# Simpler Grants.gov #O-BJA-2026-172718

DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Grants for Crime Labs

**Buyer:** Bureau of Justice Assistance
**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** O-BJA-2026-172718
**NAICS:** 541380, 541690, 541712

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance aims to fund state and local government crime laboratories for DNA analysis capacity enhancement and backlog reduction.
- Government Buyer:
  - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Funding for DNA analysis equipment, supplies, and services to increase laboratory capacity
  - No specific part numbers or quantities provided
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Eligible applicants include city, county, state, and special district governments, as well as public and state institutions of higher education
  - Focus is on increasing DNA sample processing for entry into CODIS and reducing/preventing backlogs
  - Minimum award amount is $3,500,000
  - No cost sharing or matching requirement
  - No specific products, vendors, or part numbers listed

### Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports states and local governments with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis. The program aims to increase the capacity to process more DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), helping to reduce the backlog of forensic DNA and DNA database samples awaiting analysis. Eligible applicants include city, county, state, and special district governments, as well as public and state institutions of higher education. The funding instrument is a grant with no cost sharing or matching requirement.

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