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NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime: Nexus with Firearms and Violence

National Institute of Justice · O-NIJ-2025-172605

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $2.0M

Total Program Funding

$2.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 8, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime: Nexus with Firearms and Violence. National Institute of Justice. This NOFO seeks applications for rigorous applied research on the intersection of drug crimes and firearms to inform the development of evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for state, tribal, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice stakeholders that address drug trafficking,... up to $2,000,000 per award; $2,000,000 total program funding; ~3 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Small businesses, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Independent school districts, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Units of Local Government
•Deadline: 2026-06-08

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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO seeks applications for rigorous applied research on the intersection of drug crimes and firearms to inform the development of evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for state, tribal, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice stakeholders that address drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug-related violence. With this FY25 NOFO, NIJ seeks applications in four topic areas: (1) Pattern Identification; (2) Interdiction & Disruption Strategies; (3) Prosecution; and (4) Drug Market Dynamics.

Who Can Apply

Other Units of Local Government

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesSmall BusinessesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Independent School DistrictsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsState GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsCity/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsCounty GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesOther (see NOFO for details)Private Colleges & UniversitiesOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $2.0M
Total Program Funding: $2.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: May 4, 2026

Application Deadline: June 8, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, contact the OJP Response Center at Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov, and Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday–Friday. OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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