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

June 2, 2026 (Grants.gov) | June 9, 2026 (JustGrants)

Up to $12,500,000 total; individual awards up to $12,500,000; approx. 30 awards expected.

Supports basic or applied research and development of innovations in forensic science for criminal justice applications.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides funding for basic or applied research and development projects that advance innovations in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. The goal is to support projects that either expand the body of knowledge to inform forensic science policy and practice or result in the production of materials, devices, systems, or methods with potential forensic applications. Projects should be discrete, specified, and well-circumscribed, with a clear impact on forensic science and its application in the criminal justice system. --- ## Due Dates - June 2, 2026: Grants.gov submission deadline (applications due by 11:59 pm Eastern) - June 9, 2026: JustGrants submission deadline (applications due by 8:59 pm Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $12,500,000 - Maximum award per project: $12,500,000 - Expected number of awards: Approximately 30 - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Public and private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Federal agencies - Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) - University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) - Other units of local government --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted first through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362152) by June 2, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern. - After successful Grants.gov submission, applicants must complete the application process in [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by June 9, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern. - The full solicitation and detailed instructions are available on the [NIJ program page](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172598). --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Projects must be focused on innovations that have clear forensic science applications for the criminal justice system. - Both basic and applied research are supported. --- ## External Links - [Full Solicitation & Details (NIJ)](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172598) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362152) - [Download Full Announcement (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/O-NIJ-2025-172598.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Hours (Eastern Time) | |----------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------| | OJP Response Center (NIJ) | OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov | 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY) | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon–Fri |

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

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