[National Institute of Justice](https://nij.ojp.gov)

February 24, 2026 (Grants.gov SF-424) | March 3, 2026 (JustGrants full application)

One award of up to $60,000 for a 12-month period

Supports the continued operation of the Secretariat of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 (Biometrics Standards) by an invited applicant.

Only the specifically invited applicant is eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) provides support for the continued operation of the Secretariat of Subcommittee 37 (SC 37) under Joint Technical Committee 1 (JTC 1) of the International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC). SC 37 is responsible for the standardization of generic biometric technologies to support interoperability and data interchange among applications and systems. The grant is intended to ensure effective leadership, management, and administration of SC 37’s standards development and maintenance activities, including convening meetings, overseeing working groups, and preparing required reports. --- ## Due Dates - **February 24, 2026**: Deadline to submit SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time - **March 3, 2026**: Deadline to submit the full application (including attachments) in JustGrants by 8:59 p.m. Eastern Time --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Funding Available:** $60,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 - **Award Ceiling:** $60,000 - **Award Duration:** 12 months - **Cost Sharing/Match:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicant:** Only the organization that received an official invitation letter from NIJ is eligible to apply. According to the solicitation, this is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). - **Note:** No other organizations or individuals are eligible. --- ## Application Process The application process consists of two mandatory steps: 1. **Grants.gov Submission** - Submit the SF-424 form via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) by the stated deadline. - Ensure your entity is registered in [SAM.gov](https://www.sam.gov/). 2. **JustGrants Submission** - After SF-424 submission, complete the full application (including attachments) in [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/). - Required components include: - Proposal abstract and narrative - Budget worksheet and narrative - Financial management and internal controls questionnaire - Required disclosures and assurances - Additional documents as applicable (CVs, MOUs, Letters of Support, Data Archiving Plan, etc.) **Tips:** - Begin SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations early; delays may prevent timely submission. - Review the [OJP Grant Application Resource Guide](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide) for detailed instructions. - Submit all materials at least 48 hours before deadlines to allow for troubleshooting. --- ## Additional Information - **Reporting Requirements:** Awardees must submit quarterly financial reports, semi-annual and final performance reports, and required deliverables (e.g., meeting materials, reports). - **Award Conditions:** Recipients must comply with all federal statutes, regulations, and award conditions, including civil rights compliance and financial management standards. - **Performance Measures:** Regular performance data reporting is required to demonstrate progress toward project goals. - **Unallowable Costs:** Activities violating federal immigration or civil rights laws, or providing legal services to certain non-citizens, are not permitted. - **Resources:** Applicants are encouraged to consult the [JustGrants Application Submission Training](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/training-application-submission) page. --- ## External Links - [Full Announcement (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/O-NIJ-2025-172534.pdf) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361269) - [OJP Grant Application Resource Guide](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide) - [DOJ Grants Financial Guide](https://www.ojp.gov/doj-financial-guide-2024) - [JustGrants Application Submission Training](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/training-application-submission) - [OJP Performance Measurement](https://www.ojp.gov/performance) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Person / Resource | Email / Phone | |-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Program/NOFO questions | Mark Greene, Office Director, Office of Technology and Standards | Mark.Greene2@usdoj.gov
202-598-9481 | | Grants.gov technical support | Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline | support@grants.gov
800-518-4726, 606-545-5035 | | JustGrants technical support | JustGrants Service Desk | JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov
833-872-5175 | | General NIJ Contact | NIJ/OJP | OJP.Info@usdoj.gov
(202) 307-2942 | For further details, see the full [NOFO PDF](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/O-NIJ-2025-172534.pdf).

NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Operation of the Secretariat of SC 37 under JTC 1 of ISO/IEC

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