NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes
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NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes: This NOFO seeks to support research and evaluation that advances the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the criminal justice system. The goal of this NOFO is to enhance lawful decision-making and help improve its accuracy and effectiveness through AI applications supporting crime prevention, public safety, and criminal justice systems. Research should explore both the benefits and limitations of AI, addressing potential risks and downstream impacts. NIJ expects to fund studies that explore use cases in policing, corrections, courts, or other criminal justice adjacent areas to examine the suitability of using AI to solve operational problems, as well as evaluate the impacts and outcomes when integrated into criminal justice practice. Applying for this funding opportunity involves a two-stage process that begins with submission of a concept paper. Based on the merits of the concept paper, NIJ may request that the applicant submit a full proposal. Applicants should not submit a full proposal unless invited. For information on the concept paper format, please see the General Purpose of the Funding section of this NOFO.
| Federal Grant Title: | NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes |
| 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-2025-172615 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 16.560 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | June 15th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | June 15th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | May 14th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | May 14th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | July 1st, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $2,500,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | May 14th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - 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 - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Other Units of Local Government
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