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NIJ FY25 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults

National Institute of Justice · O-NIJ-2025-172574

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Award Range

$0 – $1.6M

Total Program Funding

$1.6M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 19, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIJ FY25 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults. National Institute of Justice. This NOFO seeks to fund applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects in five topical areas: (1) evaluation of programs that seek to prevent, intervene in, or respond to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults; (2) research on financial fraud against older... up to $1,600,000 per award; $1,600,000 total program funding; ~2 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, For-profit organizations, Private universities/colleges, County governments, Small businesses (+8 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2026-05-19

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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO seeks to fund applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects in five topical areas: (1) evaluation of programs that seek to prevent, intervene in, or respond to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults; (2) research on financial fraud against older adults, including knowledge building around scam prevention messaging; (3) research on formal and informal caregivers who abuse (either financially, physically, sexually, and/or emotionally) or neglect older adults, to inform intervention and prevention program development; (4) forensic research involving the development of radiographic evidence and bioinformatic approaches relevant to the physical abuse of older adults; and (5) research examining the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCounty GovernmentsSmall Businesses501(c)(3) NonprofitsIndependent School DistrictsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsState GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $1.6M
Total Program Funding: $1.6M
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 25, 2026

Application Deadline: May 19, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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