Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: February 18, 2026 (SF-424 via Grants.gov) | February 25, 2026 (Full application via JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $930,640 for a 12-month project; one award expected; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports research and evaluation to improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in publicly funded forensic science laboratories.
Key Information: Only applicants invited by NIJ (Virginia Commonwealth University) are eligible to apply.