Closed on Jun 3, 2026

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories

National Institute of Justice · Opportunity number O-NIJ-2025-172604

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 4, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	O-NIJ-2025-172604
Agency	National Institute of Justice Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	16.560
Posted	May 1, 2026
Deadline	Jun 3, 2026
Award ceiling	$1,500,000
Expected number of awards	7
Estimated total program funding	$1,500,000
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Grant
Category	Science technology and other research and development
Last updated here	Jun 4, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

County governments
Public and state colleges and universities
State governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Special district governments
Private colleges and universities
Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Federally recognized tribal governments
For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Other Native American tribal organizations

Who should take a closer look

Small businesses
Nonprofits
Colleges and universities
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations
Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Federal agencies; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs); and Other units of local government

Registrations you will likely need

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SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

Related open opportunities

NIJ FY 2026 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)

National Institute of Justice · O-NIJ-2026-172798

Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 (31 days left) Up to: $5,943,493 Science technology and other research and development

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Before you apply

Read the full official notice, including the evaluation criteria.
Confirm your organization type and location are eligible.
Check your SAM.gov registration is active.
Note the exact deadline time and time zone in the notice.