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Quick Facts
- Agency
- Office of the Governor, State of Texas
- Funding
- See Texas eGrants listing for funding details.
- Deadline
- February 12, 2026 (Tomorrow)
- Status
- Active
- Eligibility
- 1. District Attorney Forensic Testing - Applications may be submitted by counties and judicial districts that operate a district attorney office as listed in Chapter 43-45 of the Texas Government Code. 2. Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis - Applications may be submitted by local units of government that operate a law enforcement agency, a district attorney office, a medical examiner’s office or a coroner’s office. All applications submitted by local law enforcement agencies/offices must be submitted by a unit of government affiliated with the agency, including an authorizing resolution from that unit of government. For example, police departments must apply under their municipal government, and community supervision and corrections departments, district attorneys, and judicial districts must apply through their affiliated county government (or one of the counties, in the case of agencies that serve more than one county).
About This Grant
Testing of Forensic Evidence Grant Program, FY2027 is sponsored by Office of the Governor, State of Texas. The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from district attorney offices for costs associated with the forensic analysis of physical evidence or from local law enforcement, district attorneys, medical examiners, and coroners’ offices for costs associated with forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis.
Application snapshot: target deadline February 12, 2026; published funding information See Texas eGrants listing for funding details.; eligibility guidance 1. District Attorney Forensic Testing - Applications may be submitted by counties and judicial districts that operate a district attorney office as listed in Chapter 43-45 of the Texas Government Code. 2. Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis - Applications may be submitted by local units of government that operate a law enforcement agency, a district attorney office, a medical examiner’s office or a coroner’s office. All applications submitted by local law enforcement agencies/offices must be submitted by a unit of government affiliated with the agency, including an authorizing resolution from that unit of government. For example, police departments must apply under their municipal government, and community supervision and corrections departments, district attorneys, and judicial districts must apply through their affiliated county government (or one of the counties, in the case of agencies that serve more than one county).
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Eligibility Requirements
- 1. District Attorney Forensic Testing - Applications may be submitted by counties and judicial districts that operate a district attorney office as listed in Chapter 43-45 of the Texas Government Code. 2. Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis - Applications may be submitted by local units of government that operate a law enforcement agency, a district attorney office, a medical examiner’s office or a coroner’s office. All applications submitted by local law enforcement agencies/offices must be submitted by a unit of government affiliated with the agency, including an authorizing resolution from that unit of government. For example, police departments must apply under their municipal government, and community supervision and corrections departments, district attorneys, and judicial districts must apply through their affiliated county government (or one of the counties, in the case of agencies that serve more than one county).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Testing of Forensic Evidence Grant Program, FY2027?
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 1. District Attorney Forensic Testing - Applications may be submitted by counties and judicial districts that operate a district attorney office as listed in Chapter 43-45 of the Texas Government Code. 2. Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis - Applications may be submitted by local units of government that operate a law enforcement agency, a district attorney office, a medical examiner’s office or a coroner’s office. All applications submitted by local law enforcement agencies/offices must be submitted by a unit of government affiliated with the agency, including an authorizing resolution from that unit of government. For example, police departments must apply under their municipal government, and community supervision and corrections departments, district attorneys, and judicial districts must apply through their affiliated county government (or one of the counties, in the case of agencies that serve more than one county). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
What is the typical funding level for Testing of Forensic Evidence Grant Program, FY2027?
Current published award information indicates See Texas eGrants listing for funding details. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
When is the deadline for Testing of Forensic Evidence Grant Program, FY2027?
The current target date is February 12, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.