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

Agency: National Institute of Justice

Assistance Listings: 16.560 -- National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants

Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Description

This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research and evaluation studies to produce practical knowledge that has the potential to improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories across the community of practice. This program furthers DOJ’s mission by supporting the development of new knowledge and tools to address the challenges of crime and justice in the United States. NIJ’s Forensic Science Strategic Research Plan and Forensic Science R&D Technology Working Group (TWG) identify current research priorities and technology challenges encountered...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

Only the applicant that received an official invitation letter from NIJ is able and eligible to apply. Please refer to that letter for eligibility requirements.

Grantor contact information

Description

For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity please reach out to Jillian Conte at email: jillian.conte@usdoj.gov. jillian.conte@usdoj.gov

Email

Agency POC

jillian.conte@usdoj.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

Full Announcement

Closed: February 18, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$930,640

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$930,640

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

O-NIJ-2025-172536

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Continuation

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

February 11, 2026

Archive date:

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