Opportunity Information: Apply for O NIJ 2022 171433
The NIJ FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Funding to Support the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program is a continuation grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), administered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). It is designed to fund rigorous basic or applied research and development that strengthens forensic science as it is used in the criminal justice system. The program sits within OJP's broader priorities that emphasize civil rights and racial equity, improved access to justice, support for victims and justice-involved individuals, stronger community safety, protection from evolving threats, and building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
At its core, this solicitation supports discrete and well-defined projects that either (1) expand the body of knowledge that informs forensic science policy and practice, or (2) produce practical outputs such as materials, devices, systems, or methods with clear potential for forensic application. NIJ is explicitly seeking work that can move forensic science toward methods that are highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid, especially for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of forensic evidence. While projects do not need to deliver an immediate, fully operational solution to a known problem, they are expected to contribute at least the foundational research or developmental steps that can credibly lead to eventual solutions.
A key expectation is alignment with real-world needs in the forensic community. Proposed research should address challenges and operational requirements identified by practitioners and subject-matter experts, including those discussed at NIJ's FY 2020 Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG) meeting (referenced as available on NIJ.ojp.gov). Applicants are also encouraged to consider additional priority needs documented by the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), which is a major source of topic-specific forensic science needs, standards discussions, and gaps across disciplines. The solicitation frames these resources as guides to ensure that funded R and D is not only scientifically rigorous but also relevant to practice.
Administratively, this opportunity is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) categorized under science and technology and other research and development, with CFDA number 16.560. It is labeled as an "Invited to Apply" continuation opportunity (Opportunity Category: Continuation), which generally indicates it is not a broad open competition and that eligible applicants are restricted based on NIJ's invitation or specific eligibility conditions described in the full announcement (the listing notes "Others" and points to an additional eligibility section for clarification). The funding opportunity number is O-NIJ-2022-171433. NIJ anticipated making up to 4 awards, with an award ceiling of $1,140,601 per award. The opportunity was created on September 2, 2022, with an original closing date of September 6, 2022, reflecting a short submission window consistent with invited or continuation solicitations.
The statutory authorities supporting this program include Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202), relevant sections of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (sections 231-233 and 235), and 28 U.S.C. 530C. These authorities collectively underpin NIJ's role in funding research and development that improves criminal justice operations, including the scientific foundations and technologies used in forensic work.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at strengthening forensic science through targeted research and development that is both scientifically sound and grounded in practitioner needs, with the longer-term goal of improving how forensic evidence is generated, interpreted, and used within the justice system in ways that support fairness, accuracy, and public trust.Apply for O NIJ 2022 171433
- 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 2022 Invited to Apply - Funding to Support the 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 Sep 02, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 06, 2022. (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 $1,140,601.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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