NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking. This opportunity supports proposals for rigorous research and evaluation projects to better understand, respond to, and reduce Human Trafficking in the United States in three areas: (1) prevention, including justice system and other initiatives to prevent trafficking in the first place or to prevent further harm after it has occurred, (2) evaluation of federal policies that may have the unintended consequence of perpetuating or increasing human trafficking, and (3) applied research and program evaluations that directly support effective services for American victims. This NOFO is released by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in collaboration with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).

Eligibility requirements

Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Independent school districts; Private institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Special district governments; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).

• Student
• Nonprofit
• Business

Contact information

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