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NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Funding to Support the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program

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 to fund basic or applied research and development in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. NIJ’s Forensic Science Strategic Research Plan and Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG) identify current research priorities and technology challenges encountered in operational forensic science laboratories. Research-based knowledge and newly developed tools that work towards addressing these priorities and resolving these challenges facilitate the criminal justice community to enforce the law, promote public safety, prevent and reduce crime, and ensure fair and impartial administration of justice.

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. The application will only be accepted from the following: • University of Wisconsin

Grantor contact information

Description

For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity please reach out to Tracey Johnson at email: tracey.johnson@usdoj.gov. tracey.johnson@usdoj.gov

Email

Agency POC

tracey.johnson@usdoj.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

Full Description

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

$523,184

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$523,184

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

O-NIJ-2025-172537

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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