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NIJ FY25 Research and Development of Innovations in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes

US National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Justice Programs, U › S › Department of Justice grant open #O-NIJ-2025-172598
Response due Jun 02, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is soliciting research and development proposals focused on innovations in forensic science for criminal justice purposes under its FY2025 funding cycle. The opportunity is posted on Grants.gov and targets applicants capable of advancing forensic science methodologies, tools, or technologies applicable to the criminal justice system. This is a federal grant opportunity, not a traditional procurement contract. The solicitation opened April 30, 2026, with a closing date of June 2, 2026.

What they want

Applicants are invited to propose research and development projects that advance innovations in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. The scope encompasses developing new or improved forensic science methods, technologies, and tools that support law enforcement, prosecution, and the broader criminal justice community. Specific sub-topics, funding ceilings, and technical requirements are expected to be detailed in the full solicitation document available via Grants.gov opportunity number O-NIJ-2025-172598.

How they evaluate

Submission: Electronic submission via Grants.gov portal (Opportunity No. O-NIJ-2025-172598)

Risks & flags

  • Full solicitation text is not provided — scope, eligibility, and evaluation details are unavailable from this synopsis alone
  • Date anomaly: opportunity labeled FY25 but open/close dates fall in calendar year 2026, which may indicate a re-post, amendment, or data entry error worth verifying

Market context

inferred from NAICS
R&D in Physical, Engineering, Life Sciences (except Nanotech & Biotech)
NAICS 541715
US market size
$95B
Typical award
$100K – $50M+
Typical buyers
DoDNSFNIHNASADOE
Commonly required
DCAA-compliant accountingITARCMMC L2
NIJ FY25 Research and Development of Innov…
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