NIJ FY24 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
Key Information
Due Date: April 11, 2024
Agency: Not Specified
Source: Federal
Funding Category:
Public Safety & Emergency Response
Funding Amount: $13,500,000
Funding Type: Grant
Match Required: Yes
Contact Info:
grants@ncjrs.gov
Agency POC
Overview
This specific grant is designed to fund both basic and applied research and development within the field of forensic science. The main aim is to address current research priorities and technological challenges within forensic science laboratories, as identified by NIJ’s Forensic Science Strategic Research Plan and Forensic Science Research and Development Technology Working Group (TWG). The intention is to develop new knowledge and innovative tools which can help the criminal justice community to enforce the law, enhance public safety, prevent and lessen crime, and guarantee fair and impartial administration of justice.
This grant program aligns with the DOJ's overarching mission to uphold the rule of law, maintain national safety, and safeguard civil rights.
Key Dates
Open Date: February 1, 2024
Application Due Date: April 11, 2024
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Additional Details
Eligible Activities
- Research and Development
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- County governments
- City, village or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments(Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations(other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
- other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others