Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice

NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • Public and tribal housing authorities
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Private colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Tribal organizations
  • Public and state-controlled colleges

About this grant

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.

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