# BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program. This opportunity will support states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to process, and/or to increase the capacity to process, more DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), thereby helping to reduce the number of forensic DNA and DNA database samples awaiting analysis and/or to prevent a backlog of forensic and database DNA samples.

Canonical page: https://grantsonar.com/grants/opportunity/bja-fy-2026-dna-capacity-enhancement-for-backlog-reduction-cebr-formula--82cfd36a-3eaf-4a59-8b00-3b39568143c7
Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 363889
Last confirmed Oct 13, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: October 29, 2026
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program?

BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program eligibility includes eligible applicants named in the notice. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program?

BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program has a listed deadline of October 29, 2026. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with Bureau of Justice Assistance before submitting.

### How much funding is available for BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program?

BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program?

BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Formula Grants Program is funded by Bureau of Justice Assistance. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 363889 from grants_gov.