NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders
Open. Closes November 30, 2026, 39 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Institute of Justice, opportunity number O-NIJ-2026-172805.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172805 |
| Assistance listing | 16.560 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | October 22, 2026 |
| Closes | November 30, 2026 |
| Award range | Up to $3,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 6 |
| Total program funding | $3,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | County 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 Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses City or township governments State governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Others (see the notice's eligibility text) Public and state controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Other Units of Local Government |
| 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 the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders. This opportunity seeks proposals for rigorous evaluations of implementations of drone technology to combat violent crime, immigration enforcement, and other law enforcement activities. The goal of this NOFO is to provide actionable information about police implementation of small drones through a collaboration between law enforcement agencies and researchers. NIJ welcomes research and evaluation of drones as first responders (DFR) capabilities, including evaluation of…
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