Opportunity Information: Apply for O NIJ 2023 171847
The NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program is a Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant opportunity aimed at strengthening forensic science through rigorous research and development. It sits within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) priorities that emphasize civil rights and racial equity, improving access to justice, supporting victims and people impacted by the justice system, enhancing community safety, responding to evolving threats, and building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. In practical terms, the program funds targeted projects that either expand the scientific evidence base that shapes forensic policy and practice or produce concrete tools and methods that can be used in real forensic settings.
This solicitation focuses on basic and applied R and D that can move forensic science toward more accurate, reliable, fast, and cost-effective ways to identify, analyze, and interpret forensic evidence for criminal justice purposes. NIJ describes these awards as supporting discrete, clearly bounded projects with specific deliverables rather than broad or open-ended initiatives. A strong proposal under this program would be grounded in scientific rigor, clearly explain the research problem, and show how the work can realistically contribute to improved forensic capabilities or understanding, whether through new knowledge, validated techniques, or prototype materials, devices, systems, or analytical methods.
The program is designed to push foundational science forward while keeping real-world forensic needs in view. Applicants are expected to align their work with challenges faced by the forensic community, including operational needs discussed at NIJ Forensic Science Technology Working Group meetings (posted on NIJ.OJP.gov) and other identified priorities, such as those compiled through the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC). Importantly, NIJ does not require that proposed projects immediately solve an operational problem, but it does expect proposals to meaningfully advance the underlying scientific groundwork that could lead to workable solutions over time. That means projects can be exploratory or developmental, as long as they clearly connect to eventual improvements in forensic practice and can demonstrate a credible pathway from research findings to application.
In terms of logistics, the opportunity is listed as a continuation category grant under CFDA 16.560 (science and technology and other research and development). The funding opportunity number is O-NIJ-2023-171847. It was created on August 8, 2023, with an original closing date of August 15, 2023. NIJ anticipated making two awards, with an award ceiling of $738,402. Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with the details referenced in the solicitation section titled Additional Information on Eligibility, which typically clarifies what specific organization types can apply under this invited-to-apply format.
The statutory authority cited for the program includes Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202), the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (sections 231 to 233 and 235), and 28 U.S.C. 530C. Overall, the opportunity is positioned as a focused investment in forensic science innovation, supporting research that is scientifically solid, responsive to practitioner needs, and capable of improving how forensic evidence is generated and interpreted within the criminal justice system.Apply for O NIJ 2023 171847
- The Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 08, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $738,402.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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