NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems
Agency: National Institute of Justice
Assistance Listings: 16.560 -- National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants
Last Updated: April 30, 2026
Description
This NOFO seeks proposals for rigorous applied research and evaluative studies on the forensic science system. The field of forensic science is changing, particularly as technological advancements improve the criminal justice system’s ability to use forensic evidence more effectively and efficiently. Research is needed to better understand the impact of forensic science on the criminal justice system and law enforcement operations. With this NOFO, NIJ requests applications in three topic areas:
• The impact of forensic science on the criminal justice system and law enforcement operations, such...
as improving investigative clearance rates, increasing law enforcement effectiveness, and reducing crime lab backlogs.
• Evaluations of the implementation of new and innovative forensic science methods and their impact on strengthening courtroom admissibility and evidentiary reliability.
• Developing the forensic science workforce.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Government
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Special district governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Other Units of Local Government
Grantor contact information
Description
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
Technical POC
Documents
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Link to additional information
Closing: June 2, 2026
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
6
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-NIJ-2025-172599
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
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:
April 30, 2026
Archive date:
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