NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research
The National Institute of Justice funds research to improve adult criminal justice workforce effectiveness, readiness, and safety, or assess the implementation and impact of police de-escalation training.
Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Grants.gov) | November 23, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: $5,500,000 total estimated funding; award ceiling of $5,000,000; 9 expected awards
Summary: Supports research to improve the adult criminal justice workforce, operational readiness, and safety, and assess COPS de-escalation training.
Description
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) offers this competitive grant opportunity for crime and justice research in two categories. NIJ is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice within the Office of Justice Programs. Its research funding advances the administration of justice and public safety.
Category 1 supports research on new programs, strategies, and technological solutions that improve workforce effectiveness, enhance operational readiness, and support safety in the adult criminal justice system. Category 2 supports studies of the implementation and impact of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) De-escalation Training Program. These categories distinguish research on adult criminal justice operations from assessment of the specified training program.
