§ Federal grant opportunity · O-NIJ-2026-172801
NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research
National Institute of Justice is accepting applications for NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research. The deadline is November 16, 2026 and the published award range is $0 – $5M.
Key facts
- Funder
- National Institute of Justice
- Application deadline
- November 16, 2026
- Award range
- $0 – $5M
- Eligibility
- special district governments, state governments, nonprofits non higher education with 501c3, nonprofits non higher education without 501c3, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, public and indian housing authorities, county governments, small businesses, public and state institutions of higher education, other native american tribal organizations, federally recognized native american tribal governments, for profit organizations other than small businesses, independent school districts
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Science Technology And Other Research And Development
- Opportunity number
- O-NIJ-2026-172801
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Institute of Justice.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before November 16, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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