This is a federal research grant from the National Institute of Justice for studies on elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, with about 3 awards expected. It funds research and evaluation only, not services or operations, so it fits research-capable organizations in tech, education, or finance-adjacent fields. Businesses or nonprofits with no research capacity should not bother applying.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech) | 72 |
| Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education) | 69 |
| Finance & BankingMatches your industry (financial) | 62 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming | 54 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture | 54 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech | 54 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation | 54 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage | 54 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech | 54 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the… | 54 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the… | 54 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit | 54 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce | 52 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics | 51 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure | 47 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
NIJ-funded research grants (up to $1.8M total, 3 awards) for studies on abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly individuals, covering technology-enabled fraud detection, forensic research, program evaluation, and financial fraud education/intervention. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, governments, tribes, and higher education institutions.
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals. This opportunity seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of relevant issues through science. Under this NOFO, NIJ is seeking proposals to address one or more of the following topic areas: 1. Research examining the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation, including technology-enabled approaches to enhance detection and investigation. 2. Forensic research to inform and strengthen the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases. 3. Evaluation of programs that seek to prevent, intervene in, or respond to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. 4. Research to inform the development of effective education and intervention programs that address financial fraud against older adults. Applications proposing research projects not addressing one of these four areas will not be considered.
The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.
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