NIJ FY25 Research and Development of Innovations in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes

USDOJ-OJP-NIJ Posted O-NIJ-2025-172598

Description

This NOFO supports basic or applied research and development of Innovations in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. These awards support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project that will: 1. Increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice; or 2. Lead to the production of useful material(s), device(s), system(s), or method(s) that have the potential for forensic application.

Eligibility

Federal Agencies; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs); and Other units of local government
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$12,500,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$12,500,000.00
Expected Awards
30
Key Dates
Posted
April 30, 2026
Closes
June 2, 2026
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Institute of Justice
Agency Code
USDOJ-OJP-NIJ
Funding Instrument
Other