NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories
ID: 358142Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Justice (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358142

Additional Information

https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172329
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Jan 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories." This grant aims to support research and evaluation studies that enhance the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories, ultimately contributing to the improvement of crime and justice practices in the United States. The funding, which has a total estimated program amount of $1.5 million with no cost-sharing requirement, is open to federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), and other local government units. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is April 1, 2025, and for further assistance, they can contact the OJP Response Center or email grants@ncjrs.gov.

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