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This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program. This opportunity supports prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes where a DNA profile from a suspect is already developed. This initiative aims to enhance public safety, hold violent offenders accountable, and further case resolution for victims and their families. Law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies may utilize this funding for investigative and prosecutorial activities, as well as crime and forensic analysis that could increase the rate of successful prosecutions and/or other appropriate resolution of cases.
Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2026-172708. Assistance Listing: 16.036. Funding Instrument: G. Category: LJL. Award Amount: Up to $750K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). For the purposes of this NOFO, eligible applicants are state and local prosecuting agencies or law enforcement agencies with an engaged prosecutorial entity. For the purposes of this NOFO, “other units of local government” include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $750K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA are due October 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA is offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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