NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research
OpenNational Institute of Justice · Opportunity number O-NIJ-2026-172801
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- City or township governments
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- State governments
- County governments
- Small businesses
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
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.
Funding
| Total program funding | $5,500,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | Not listed |
| Award ceiling | $5,000,000 |
| Category | Science and Technology |
| Assistance listing | 16.560 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or National Institute of Justice. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.