This NIJ grant is designed to fund essential basic and applied research and development initiatives within the field of forensic science, aimed directly at criminal justice applications. The primary purpose of this funding is to tackle pressing research priorities and technological challenges identified by NIJ’s Forensic Science Strategic Research Plan and its Technology Working Group. By investing in new knowledge and innovative tools, this grant empowers the criminal justice community. Ultimately, it seeks to improve law enforcement capabilities, enhance public safety, contribute to crime prevention and reduction efforts, and ensure the equitable and impartial administration of justice through advanced forensic scientific practices.
Opportunity ID: 356317
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | O-NIJ-2024-172241 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY24 Invited to Apply – Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program |
Opportunity Category: | Other |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | Sole source and Continuation |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
Assistance Listings: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Sep 04, 2024 |
Last Updated Date: | Sep 04, 2024 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 11, 2024 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 11, 2024 |
Archive Date: | – |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,558,108 |
Award Ceiling: | $1,558,108 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the applicants that received an official invitation letter from NIJ are able and eligible to apply. Please refer to that letter for the eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
Description: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks applications for funding basic or applied research and development in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. NIJ’s Forensic Science Strategic Research Plan and Forensic Science Research and Development Technology Working Group (TWG) identify current research priorities and technology challenges encountered in operational forensic science laboratories. Research-based knowledge and newly developed tools that work towards addressing these priorities and resolving these challenges facilitate the criminal justice community to enforce the law, promote public safety, prevent and reduce crime, and ensure fair and impartial administration of justice. |
Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, contact Tracey Johnson, Supervisory Physical Scientist, at 202-532-5448 or Tracey.L.Johnson@usdoj.gov or Forensic.Research@ojp.usdoj.gov.
Tracey.L.Johnson@usdoj.gov Email:Tracey.L.Johnson@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, contact Tracey Johnson, Supervisory Physical Scientist, at 202-532-5448 or Tracey.L.Johnson@usdoj.gov or Forensic.Research@ojp.usdoj.gov. Tracey.L.Johnson@usdoj.gov Email: Tracey.L.Johnson@usdoj.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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16.560 | PKG00287835 | Sep 04, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356317 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
356317 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf