NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals
OpenNational Institute of Justice · Opportunity number O-NIJ-2026-172804
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Small businesses
- County governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
- 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
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Private institutions of higher education
Description
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.
Funding
| Total program funding | $1,800,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | Not listed |
| Award ceiling | $1,800,000 |
| 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.