Deadline: 26-Apr-23
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks applications for research and evaluation studies to produce practical knowledge that has the potential to improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic science laboratories across the community of practice.
NIJ seeks proposals that include robust, creative, and multi-pronged dissemination strategies that include strategic partnerships with organizations and associations that are best equipped to ensure that research findings lead to changes in policies and practices.
Goals and Objectives
NIJ’s Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories program is intended to meet the following goals and objectives. Proposals should address at least one of the goals specified below:
- Assessing Existing Laboratory Protocols — Improve the understanding of scientific rationale underpinning existing laboratory processes.
- Evaluating Emerging Methods — Assess the value of emerging laboratory processes.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation $1,500,000.00
- Period of Performance Duration (Months): 60
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals
- Independent school districts
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Special district governments
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Small businesses
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- 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, other than institutions of higher education
For more information, visit Grants.gov.