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NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories

National Institute of Justice · O-NIJ-2025-172604

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $1.5M

Total Program Funding

$1.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 3, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories. National Institute of Justice. This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research and evaluation studies to produce practical knowledge that can improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories. Specifically, NIJ seeks applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects... up to $1,500,000 per award; $1,500,000 total program funding; ~7 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

County governments, Public universities/colleges, State governments, City/township governments, Nonprofits (501c3) (+7 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Federal agencies; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs); and Other units of lo...
•Deadline: 2026-06-03

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research and evaluation studies to produce practical knowledge that can improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories. Specifically, NIJ seeks applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects that will: • Identify and inform the forensic community of best practices through the evaluation of existing and emerging laboratory protocols; and/or • Have a direct and immediate impact on laboratory efficiency and assist in making laboratory policy decisions.

Who Can Apply

Federal agencies; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs); and Other units of local government

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesState GovernmentsCity/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsSpecial District GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsSmall BusinessesOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $1.5M
Total Program Funding: $1.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 7
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 1, 2026

Application Deadline: June 3, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, contact the OJP Response Center at Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov, and Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday–Friday. OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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