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Deadline was February 18, 2026; the opportunity is now closed.
NIJ FY25 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes is a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) that funds basic and applied research and development in forensic science to support law enforcement, public safety, crime prevention, and fair administration of justice.
Grants of up to $1,000,000 are available to advance research priorities identified in NIJ's Forensic Science Strategic Research Plan and address technology challenges in operational forensic science laboratories. Note: This is an invited-only funding opportunity. Only applicants that received an official NIJ invitation letter are eligible to apply; for the FY25 cycle, the University of Wisconsin was the designated applicant.
The opportunity closed February 18, 2026. Researchers should monitor Grants. gov (Assistance Listing 16.
560) for future NIJ forensic science funding cycles.
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Opportunity Listing - NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Funding to Support the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Funding to Support the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program Agency: National Institute of Justice Assistance Listings: 16.
560 -- National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants Last Updated: February 11, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov 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. 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 Grantor contact information For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity please reach out to Tracey Johnson at email: tracey. johnson@usdoj.
gov. No documents are currently available. Link to additional information Closed: February 18, 2026 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development
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NIJ FY25 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes is funded by National Institute of Justice. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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