NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research
Looking for science & technology funding? National Institute of Justice is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Nov 16, 2026. It provides awards up to $5M.
Open the official Grants.gov listingOpportunity description
Who can apply
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Funding
Agency contact
National Institute of Justice
For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, please contact OJP Response Center at Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) or Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov. Hours of operation are: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday. OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.govHow to apply
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