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Resources to Help Cold Cases Get Advanced DNA Testing
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The competitive program supports DNA capacity building and backlog reduction.

Formula-based DNA funding to state agencies with options for staffing, supplies and outsourcing.

  • STR and Y-STR analysis
  • Advanced DNA analysis
  • Forensic DNA amplification
Visit the BJA’s Competitive CEBR webpage or the Formula page to learn more and apply.

Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Supports review and testing in violent felony cases where DNA may prove innocence/guilt.

  • STR and Y-STR analysis
  • Advanced DNA analysis
  • Forensic DNA amplification
Visit the BJA’s Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence webpage to learn more and apply.

Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement

Forensic improvement grants covering quality, timeliness and accreditation.

  • STR and Y-STR analysis
  • Advanced DNA analysis
  • Forensic DNA amplification
Visit the BJA’s Competitive Paul Coverdell webpage or the Formula page to learn more and apply.

Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program

Supports ME/coroner offices with fellowships and accreditation efforts.

  • STR and Y-STR analysis
  • Advanced DNA analysis
  • Forensic DNA amplification
Visit the BJA’s Strengthening the ME/Coroner System webpage to learn more and apply.

Missing & Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR)

Assists ME/coroner offices with recovery and identification of unidentified human remains.

  • STR and Y-STR analysis
  • Advanced DNA analysis
  • Bone Testing
  • M-Vac Collection
  • Forensic DNA amplification
Visit the BJA’s MUHR website to learn more and apply.

Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

Resources for prosecutor law enforcement teams to pursue DNA-driven cold cases. 

  • STR and Y-STR analysis
  • Advanced DNA analysis
  • Forensic DNA amplification
Visit the BJA’s official website to to learn more and apply.

Season of Justice

Season of Justice is a nonprofit dedicate to providing funding for investigative agencies and families to help solve cold cases and bring resolution to those impacted by unsolved violent crimes.

  • STR and Y-STR analysis
  • M-Vac collection
  • Cold case support
  • Advanced DNA analysis
  • Forensic DNA amplification
Visit Season of Justice to check your case’s eligibility, then Request an Estimate from us.

Innocence Project

The Innocence Project uses DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful convictions.

  • STR and Y-STR analysis
  • M-Vac collection
  • Advanced DNA analysis
  • Forensic DNA amplification

SAKI - Sexual Assault Kit Initiative

The Bureau of Justice Assistance’s solicitation provides resources to address unsubmitted and partially tested sexual assault kits (SAKs), improve investigations and prosecutions, and collect DNA samples from qualifying individuals for CODIS. It also covers untested evidence from sexually motivated homicides and other violent cold case crimes.

  • Y-STR analysis
  • SAK backlog reduction
  • Advanced DNA analysis
  • Cold case support
Visit the BJA’s SAKI website to learn more and apply.

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