NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
Open. Closes November 23, 2026, 32 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Institute of Justice, opportunity number O-NIJ-2026-172796.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172796 |
| Assistance listing | 16.560 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | October 9, 2026 |
| Closes | November 23, 2026 |
| Award range | Up to $5,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 6 |
| Total program funding | $5,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) State governments Public and state controlled institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
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Summary from the notice
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety. This opportunity will support rigorous research and evaluation projects to fill key gaps regarding K-12 safety, specifically focusing on the development, deployment, and operation of: • Anonymous reporting systems for threats of school violence, including mobile telephone applications, hotlines, and internet websites • School threat assessment and intervention teams that include coordination with law enforcement agencies and school personnel This NOFO seeks rigorous outcome/impact…
Official notice and documents
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