NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals
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NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals |
| 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-2026-172804 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 16.560 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | November 30th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | November 30th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | October 22nd, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | October 22nd, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | March 28th, 2027 |
| Total Program Funding: | $1,800,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $1,800,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | October 22nd, 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) - 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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