ClosedFederal grant

NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data

National Institute of Justice Nonprofit eligible

Here's an active science & technology funding opportunity from National Institute of Justice, open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 30, 2026. It provides awards up to $2M.

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Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Award amount

Up to $2M

Expected awards

Posted

Jun 22, 2026

Opportunity number

O-NIJ-2026-172645

CFDA

16.560

Science & Technology

Opportunity description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data program. This opportunity seeks proposals for rigorous research that examines the accuracy of crime data collection and reporting practices across state and local jurisdictions. The goal is to identify common challenges and develop scalable and widely adoptable best practices to improve data quality and integrity. Of particular interest are studies that examine how agencies collect information regarding offenses to ensure fidelity between reported data and actual events and to strengthen broader data governance practices.

Who can apply

For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
County governments
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Other units of local government

Funding

Award ceiling

$2M

Agency contact

National Institute of Justice

Name: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only); Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov; Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Next steps to apply

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