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NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking

National Institute of Justice Nonprofit eligible

Administered by National Institute of Justice, this science & technology grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Nov 16, 2026. It provides awards up to $2.5M.

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Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Award amount
Up to $2.5M
Expected awards
5
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Opportunity number
O-NIJ-2026-172799
CFDA
16.560

Opportunity description

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).

Who can apply

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

Funding

Award ceiling
$2.5M

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.gov

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