NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center

Background
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking to continue funding for the Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center (CJTTEC). The mission of the CJTTEC is to support the safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and efficacy of technologies used or adaptable by criminal justice and juvenile justice communities. This funding opportunity aims to inform NIJ’s research and development efforts as well as its stakeholders, including practitioners, policymakers, researchers, federal partners, and private industry.

Grant Details
The tasks/services to be completed under this grant include:
(1) conducting secondary research on technologies and their implementation for potential use by criminal justice communities;
(2) performing experimental testing and evaluation on technologies to inform potential adoption by criminal justice agencies;
(3) conducting experimental or rigorous quasi-experimental research and evaluation of technology implementation by criminal justice agencies;
(4) administering the NIJ Compliance Testing Program (CTP);
and (5) supporting the development, validation, and maintenance of criminal justice equipment standards.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility requirements are not explicitly stated in the provided document. However, it can be inferred that organizations involved in criminal justice technology testing and evaluation may be eligible.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant spans from October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2030, with specific option years outlined for continued services.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not specified in the document. Individual grant awards may vary based on the tasks outlined but specific amounts are not provided.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for performance is Fort Meade, MD.