NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research
National Institute of Justice · National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants (16.560)
Posted 9 Oct 2026 · 37 days left
Summary
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.
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Applicant types: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; City or township governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; County governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Special district governments