NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research
The summary for the NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research grant is detailed below.
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NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research |
| Federal Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ) |
| Grant Categories: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-NIJ-2026-172801 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 16.560 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | November 16th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | November 16th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | October 9th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | October 9th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | October 10th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $5,500,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $5,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 9 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | October 9th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses
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