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NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technology Implementation and Impact for Law Enforcement Purposes

National Institute of Justice · O-NIJ-2025-172616

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Award Range

$0$3.0M

Total Program Funding

$3.0M

Expected Awards

4

Deadline

June 15, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technology Implementation and Impact for Law Enforcement Purposes. National Institute of Justice. This NOFO will support research and evaluation of emerging technology implementation and impact for law enforcement purposes. Topics include policies, trainings, operational and staffing issues; communications strategies associated with technology implementation; and impacts of technology... up to $3,000,000 per award; $3,000,000 total program funding; ~4 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

County governments, City/township governments, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Special district governments, Other eligible entities (+8 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Other Units of Local Government
  • Deadline: 2026-06-15

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What This Grant Funds

This NOFO will support research and evaluation of emerging technology implementation and impact for law enforcement purposes. Topics include policies, trainings, operational and staffing issues; communications strategies associated with technology implementation; and impacts of technology implementation and use on public safety and agency budgets. NIJ encourages researchers and practitioners to partner or build on existing researcher-practitioner partnerships to guide the law enforcement community on the best ways to implement technology to solve contemporary problems in policing. Applying for this funding opportunity involves a two-stage process that begins with submission of a concept paper. Based on the merits of the concept paper, NIJ may request that the applicant submit a full proposal. Applicants should not submit a full proposal unless invited. For information on the concept paper format, please see the General Purpose of the Funding section of this NOFO.

Who Can Apply

Other Units of Local Government

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Special District GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsSmall BusinessesState Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther Tribal OrganizationsFor-Profit OrganizationsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$3.0M
Total Program Funding
$3.0M
Expected Number of Awards
4
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: May 14, 2026
Application Deadline: June 15, 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

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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