NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research

About this grant

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.

Eligibility requirements

Eligible applicants: Private institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments.

• Student
• Business
• Nonprofit

Contact information

• National Institute of Justice
• OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
• 202-616-5314