NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research
National Institute of Justice
Award ceiling
—Award floor
—Posted
Oct 9, 2026Closes
Nov 16, 2026Location eligibility
No specific state restriction found in this listing — check the full opportunity for details.Categories: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Eligible applicants: State governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), City or township governments, Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Private institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, For profit organizations other than small businesses, County governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Description
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.