A grant from USDOJ-OJP-NIJ
USDOJ-OJP-NIJ offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Justice, Community Safety.…
Award
$0–$5,000,000
Deadline
November 16, 2026
30 days
No signup · Source checked 10/16/2026
Decision snapshot
Potential award
$0–$5,000,000
Official deadline
November 16, 2026
30 days
Eligibility evidence
2 confirmed criteria
5 checks available
Application load
Moderate effort
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USDOJ-OJP-NIJ offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Justice, Community Safety. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.
A specific statement of funder intent has not yet been editorially reviewed. Use the official description and program priorities as the controlling source.
Projects should demonstrate a direct, substantive connection to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Justice, Community Safety. This is directional guidance, not an eligibility determination.
Review criteria have not yet been captured. Do not assume general best practices replace the scoring criteria in the official notice.
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research. This opportunity NOFO calls for applications in two categories: Category 1: Crime and Justice Research: Category 1 will support applications for research on new programs, strategies, and technological solutions to improve workforce effectiveness, enhance operational readiness, and support safety in the adult criminal justice system. Category 2: Assessment of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) De-escalation Training Program: Category 2 will support proposals to study the implementation and impact of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) De-Escalation Training Program.
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Working plan
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Requirements captured
Official deadline
November 16, 2026
Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.
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Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is November 16, 2026, with 30 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/16/2026.
NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research Grant lists $0–$5,000,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $5,500,000. USDOJ-OJP-NIJ expects to make approximately 9 awards, although the final number may vary.
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Special district governments; County governments; Independent school districts;… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.
No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.
Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from November 16, 2026 using the preparation plan above.
