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NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research

Posted Oct 9, 2026·open

AGENCY

USDOJ-OJP-NIJ

PROGRAM

Discretionary

AMOUNT

$0 – $5.0M

CLOSES

Nov 16, 2026

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Description

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.

Eligibility

State governments; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; County governments; Small businesses

Contact

National Institute of Justice

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

202-616-5314

Additional details

Funding instrument: Grant
Cost sharing required: No

Opportunity number: O-NIJ-2026-172801

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