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BJA FY26 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Competitive Grants Program

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The BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Competitive Grants Program, solicitation number O-BJA-2026-172680, is a federal funding opportunity provided by the Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Department of Justice. The program aims to increase the capacity of state and local government crime laboratories to process DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Key priorities include improving the efficiency of publicly funded forensic laboratories and implementing Rapid DNA technology within booking stations to strengthen evidence-based criminal justice responses. Eligible agencies may apply for this competitive funding, and they are also permitted to apply for the separate Formula Grants Program which will be posted at a later date. The solicitation was posted on September 23, 2026, with a response deadline of November 3, 2026. Interested parties can coordinate through the Bureau of Justice Assistance via the provided contact email and phone number.

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BJA grants for state and local labs to reduce DNA backlog via CODIS.

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Department Of Justice → Bureau Of Justice AssistanceView Agency

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Bureau Of Justice Assistance
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This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) — Competitive Grants Program. This opportunity will increase capacity of states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories to process DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). The purpose of the CEBR Competitive Program is to maximize the effective utilization of DNA technology to strengthen evidence-based criminal justice responses. The priorities of the CEBR Competitive Program are (1) to use DNA technology to increase the capacity and/or efficiency of publicly funded forensic DNA laboratories to conduct analysis of DNA samples for entry into CODIS and (2) implementing Rapid DNA in the booking station(s) in eligible jurisdictions. The program is designed to fairly and efficiently prioritize jurisdictions facing operational challenges by considering key performance measures reported by publicly funded forensic DNA laboratories.
This program is for Competitive funding only. The BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) — Formula Grants Program for formula funding will post at a later date. Eligible agencies may apply for both Competitive and Formula CEBR Funding.

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