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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-nij-2025-172604-nij-fy25-research-and-evaluation-for-the-testing/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362170

> National Institute of Justice offered grants of up to $1.5 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on June 3, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2025-172604 |
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 3, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $1.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.560 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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

## What the grant funds

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 laboratory efficiency and assist in making laboratory policy decisions.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-NIJ-2025-172604 still open?

No. It closed on June 3, 2026. A newer notice is open: O-NIJ-2026-172806, closes November 30, 2026 (23 days left).

### Who can apply for NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories?

National Institute of Justice accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories?

Closed June 3, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.5 million each. About $1.5 million in total across about 7 awards.

### Who has won National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Research Triangle Institute, The Cna Corporation, National Opinion Research Center. The program made 383 awards worth $228 million in that time.