# NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-nij-2026-172786-nij-fy-2026-invited-to-apply-a-universal/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364000

> National Institute of Justice offered grants of up to $402,889 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $402,889 in total. Applications closed on October 7, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172786 |
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 7, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $402,889 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $402,889 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.560 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Only the applicant that received an official invitation letter from NIJ is able and eligible to apply. Please refer to that letter for eligibility requirements. The application will only be accepted from: RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

## What the grant funds

This opportunity seeks to direct the findings of basic scientific research; foster research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science; and support ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of forensic evidence for criminal justice purposes. Toward that end, it aims to complete funding for the project “A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy” (15PNIJ-24-GG-03857-NIJB).

## Questions people ask

### Is O-NIJ-2026-172786 still open?

No. It closed on October 7, 2026. A newer notice is open: O-NIJ-2026-172806, closes November 30, 2026 (23 days left).

### Who can apply for NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy?

National Institute of Justice accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy?

Closed October 7, 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 $402,889 each. About $402,889 in total for one award.

### 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.