NIJ FY25 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: May 1, 2026
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Miscellaneous
- Other
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Additional information
Federal agencies; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs); and 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
Agency POC
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: June 3, 2026
Award
$1,500,000
Program Funding
7
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-NIJ-2025-172604
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
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
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Posted date:
May 1, 2026
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