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NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center

National Institute of Justice · O-NIJ-2025-172533

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Award Range

$0$3.5M

Total Program Funding

$3.5M

Expected Awards

1

Deadline

February 23, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center. National Institute of Justice. This funding opportunity seeks to continue funding the Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center (CJTTEC). The Center provides testing, evaluation, and other activities to support the safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and efficacy of technologies in use or adaptable by criminal... up to $3,450,000 per award; $3,450,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Research Triangle Institute
  • Deadline: 2026-02-23

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What This Grant Funds

This funding opportunity seeks to continue funding the Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center (CJTTEC). The Center provides testing, evaluation, and other activities to support the safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and efficacy of technologies in use or adaptable by criminal justice and juvenile justice communities. The Center informs NIJ’s research and development efforts as well as NIJ’s stakeholders, including criminal justice practitioners, policymakers, researchers, federal partners, and private industry, by: (1) conducting secondary research on technologies and technology implementation for potential use by criminal justice communities; (2) performing experimental testing and evaluation on technologies to inform potential adoption by criminal justice agencies; (3) conducting experimental or rigorous quasi-experimental research and evaluation of technology implementation by criminal justice agencies; (4) administering the NIJ Compliance Testing Program (CTP); and (5) supporting the development, validation, and maintenance of criminal justice equipment standards.

Who Can Apply

Research Triangle Institute

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$3.5M
Total Program Funding
$3.5M
Expected Number of Awards
1
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: February 9, 2026
Application Deadline: February 23, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity please reach out to Steven Schuetz, Senior Physical Scientist at email: Steven.Schuetz@usdoj.gov. Steven.Schuetz@usdoj.gov

Steven.Schuetz@usdoj.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov