OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesO-NIJ-2026-172801

NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research

National Institute of JusticeCloses Nov 16, 2026(34 days left)Up to $5,000,000

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What this funds

Money can be used for
Research
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities
Award range
Up to $5,000,000

Summary

NIJ funds research on new programs, strategies, and technologies to improve workforce effectiveness, operational readiness, and safety in the adult criminal justice system, plus evaluation of the COPS De-escalation Training Program. Open to states, local and tribal governments, school districts, housing authorities, nonprofits, universities, and for-profit organizations including small businesses.

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research. This opportunity NOFO calls for applications in two categories: Category 1: Crime and Justice Research: Category 1 will support applications for research on new programs, strategies, and technological solutions to improve workforce effectiveness, enhance operational readiness, and support safety in the adult criminal justice system. Category 2: Assessment of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) De-escalation Training Program: Category 2 will support proposals to study the implementation and impact of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) De-Escalation Training Program.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Criminal justice
  • Law enforcement
  • Research
  • Public safety

Program contact

National Institute of JusticeOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov202-616-5314

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