[National Institute of Justice (NIJ)](https://nij.ojp.gov/)

March 20, 2025

Approximately $4,000,000 total funding available; individual award sizes and durations vary by project scope.

Supports research and evaluation projects on youth justice topics including prosecution, defense delivery systems, reentry practices, and reinvestment studies to inform policy and practice.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) invites proposals for research and evaluation projects focused on youth justice. The goal is to generate evidence that can improve policies and practices within the youth justice system. NIJ is particularly interested in projects addressing one or more of the following four topic areas: 1. **Youth Justice System Prosecution** – Research and evaluation related to prosecutorial practices and their impact on youth outcomes. 2. **Youth Justice Defense Delivery Systems** – Studies examining the delivery and effectiveness of defense services for youth. 3. **Youth Reentry Practices** – Evaluations of programs and practices that support youth reentering the community after justice system involvement. 4. **Youth Justice Reinvestment Studies** – Resubmissions of prior youth justice reinvestment research to further explore or expand findings. The funding aims to support rigorous, policy-relevant research that can inform decision-makers and practitioners working to improve youth justice outcomes. ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** March 20, 2025 ## Funding Amount - Total funding available is approximately $4 million. - Award sizes and project durations will depend on the scope and scale of the proposed research. ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include a broad range of organizations such as: - State, county, city, and township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations - Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations other than small businesses - Other entities as specified by NIJ ## Application Process Applicants should prepare proposals that clearly address one or more of the specified youth justice topics. Proposals must demonstrate how the research or evaluation will contribute to improved policy or practice in youth justice. Detailed application instructions, including required forms and submission guidelines, are available on the NIJ funding opportunity page. ## Additional Information - NIJ is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs. - NIJ focuses on advancing scientific research to enhance justice administration and public safety. - This opportunity encourages resubmissions of youth justice reinvestment studies to build on previous work. - NIJ also offers other funding programs and resources related to criminal justice research. ## External Links - [NIJ Funding Opportunity - Youth Justice Research and Evaluation FY25](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172300) - [National Institute of Justice Home](https://nij.ojp.gov/) - [NIJ Contact Page](https://nij.ojp.gov/contact) - [Criminal Justice Data Archives (NACJD)](https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/web/pages/NACJD/index.html) - [NIJ About Page](https://nij.ojp.gov/about-nij) ## Contact Information | Contact Method | Details | |----------------|---------| | Email | OJP.Info@usdoj.gov | | Phone | (202) 307-2942 | | Address | 810 Seventh St., NW Washington, DC 20531, United States | | Website | [https://nij.ojp.gov/](https://nij.ojp.gov/) |

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics

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