NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime

Key facts

Funder

National Institute of Justice

Application deadline

November 23, 2026

Award range

$0 – $1M

Eligibility

for profit organizations other than small businesses, federally recognized native american tribal governments, small businesses, private institutions of higher education, public and state institutions of higher education, special district governments, other native american tribal organizations, nonprofits non higher education with 501c3, county governments, city or township governments, nonprofits non higher education without 501c3, state governments, independent school districts

Geography

United States

Focus areas

Science Technology And Other Research And Development

Opportunity number

O-NIJ-2026-172802

Program overview

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime. This opportunity will support foundational research on gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violence and violent behavior. Available empirical evidence regarding this topic is limited, particularly in regard to underlying causal mechanisms. To address these gaps, NIJ is interested in retrospective, secondary data analyses that explore gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violence and violent behavior. Examples include, but are not limited to: • Prevalence rates of violent crime and behavior for this population, to include demographic information and crime type characteristics. • Post-conviction analyses, to include analyses based on individuals who have been incarcerated. • Analyses examining the relationship between violence and gender dysphoria diagnosis and/or treatment. • Research on the victim/offender overlap or other contextual factors to interpret trends. • Impact of comorbidities (e.g., substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders) on the relationship between violence and gender dysphoria diagnosis and/or treatment.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Institute of Justice.
3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
4. Submit before November 23, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

View the official funding announcement

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