NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research
Open. Closes November 16, 2026, 25 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Institute of Justice, opportunity number O-NIJ-2026-172801.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172801 |
| Assistance listing | 16.560 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | October 9, 2026 |
| Closes | November 16, 2026 |
| Award range | Up to $5,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 9 |
| Total program funding | $5,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts County governments Small businesses State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
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