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NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is June 2, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

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Agency
National Institute of Justice
Award range
Up to $1,500,000
Total funding
$1,500,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
16.560
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

22
Days
11
Hours
44
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
April 30, 2026
Expected awards
7

Deadline summary

This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research and evaluation studies to produce practical knowledge that can improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories. Specifically, NIJ seeks applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects that will: • Identify and inform the forensic community of best practices through the evaluation of existing and emerging laboratory protocols; and/or • Have a direct and immediate impact on...

Key dates

Posted
April 30, 2026
Deadline
June 2, 2026

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Eligibility snapshot

State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (federally recognized)

Federal agencies; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs); and Other units of local government

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