Synopsis

This NOFO supports basic or applied research and development of Innovations in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. These awards support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project that will: 1. Increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice; or 2. Lead to the production of useful material(s), device(s), system(s), or method(s) that have the potential for forensic application.
Response Date	Jun 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	12,500,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, County governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, State governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Special district governments, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Small businesses, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Additional Info on Eligibility:

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

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Institute of Justice
Link to Additional Information:	Full Announcement
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-616-5314

CFDA Program(s)

• 16.560: National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants