science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · USDOJ-OJP-NIJ
NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research
National Institute of Justice · O-NIJ-2026-172801
37 days left
Award Range
$0 – $5.0M
Total Program Funding
$5.5M
Expected Awards
9
Deadline
November 16, 2026
What This Grant Funds
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.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Special District GovernmentsState Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)City/Township GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesCounty GovernmentsSmall BusinessesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesOther Tribal OrganizationsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsIndependent School Districts
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $5.0M
- Total Program Funding
- $5.5M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 9
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Posted: October 9, 2026
Application Deadline: November 16, 2026 (37 days remaining)
Agency Contact
For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, please contact OJP Response Center at Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) or Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov. Hours of operation are: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday. OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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