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Ryplle ID RYP-0646Last checked Oct 28, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals

National Institute of Justice

Funding range
$0 – $1.8M
Application window
Opens: Not listed
Closes: November 30, 2026
Applications Status:Open
Location
National
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Original funding source
www.grants.gov
Last checked
October 28, 2026
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Eligibility at a glance

Listed applicant types
Nonprofit, Student, Business
Geographic eligibility
National
Matching funds
Not specified — check with the funder
Major exclusions
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Full eligibility requirements

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

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals. This opportunity seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of relevant issues through science. Under this NOFO, NIJ is seeking proposals to address one or more of the following topic areas: 1. Research examining the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation, including technology-enabled approaches to enhance detection and investigation. 2. Forensic research to inform and strengthen the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases. 3. Evaluation of programs that seek to prevent, intervene in, or respond to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. 4. Research to inform the development of effective education and intervention programs that address financial fraud against older adults. Applications proposing research projects not addressing one of these four areas will not be considered.

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