NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Funding to Support the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program
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NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Funding to Support the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Funding to Support the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ) |
| Grant Categories: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Type of Opportunity: | Continuation |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-NIJ-2025-172537 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 16.560 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | February 18th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | February 18th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | February 11th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | February 11th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | August 31st, 2025 |
| Total Program Funding: | $523,184 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $523,184 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | February 11th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- 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
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Full Description
- Grant Announcement Contact
- For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity please reach out to Tracey Johnson at email: [email protected].
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