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NIJ Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems

NIJ Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems

Funds forensic science system evaluations through NIJ research grants.

Between cyclesNational Institute of JusticeUnited States

The National Institute of Justice administers this FY25 grant NOFO for research and evaluation on forensic science systems. The opportunity has USD 2,000,000 available as a total funding pool and sits alongside other FY25 NIJ forensic science solicitations.

For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are eligible to apply directly, as are governments, universities, nonprofits, public ho…

Applied research and evaluation on forensic science systems, including impacts on criminal justice and law enforcement operations, implementation of innovative forensic methods, evidentiary reliability, and forensic workforce development.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$2M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ojp.gov