NIJ FY25 Social Science Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-NIJ-2025-172311
- Agency
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National Institute of Justice
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $2,500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- State Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- For Profit Organizations
- Independent School Districts
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Special District Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Other
- County Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Small Businesses
- Points of contact
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- <Unknown> support@grants.gov (800) 518-4726
- JustGrants Help Desk justgrants.support@usdoj.gov (833) 872-5175
- grants@ncjrs.gov (800) 851-3420
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
This federal grant opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), an agency within the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, seeks proposals for rigorous applied social science research and evaluative studies on the forensic science system. The research is intended to better understand the impact of forensic science on the criminal justice system. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, public housing authorities, state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and small businesses. The grant opportunity has two categories: 1) Social Science Research and Evaluation on the Forensic Science System, and 2) Evaluability Assessment of Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) Resources. The proposals will be evaluated based on their potential to generate practical insights for criminal justice professionals. The application deadline is March 24, 2025.
The funding amounts and project scopes for this opportunity are not specified, but previous NIJ grants have ranged from approximately $25,000 to $6.9 million. The research projects are typically multi-year, spanning 1-5 years, and cover a diverse range of criminal justice domains. The place of performance for the proposed research is not explicitly stated.
Synopsis
This funding opportunity seeks proposals for rigorous applied social science research and evaluative studies on the forensic science system. The field of forensic science is changing, particularly as technological advancements improve the criminal justice system's ability to use forensic evidence more effectively and efficiently. Research is needed to better understand the impact of forensic science on the criminal justice system. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria. With this NOFO, NIJ requests applicants in two categories: • Category 1: Social Science Research and Evaluation on the Forensic Science System • Category 2: Evaluability Assessment of Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) Resources
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