NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking
The National Institute of Justice funds FY 2026 research on U.S. human trafficking prevention, federal policies that may worsen trafficking, and effective services for American victims.
Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Grants.gov) | November 23, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: $2,500,000 total funding; award ceiling of $2,500,000; 5 awards expected
Summary: Supports rigorous research and evaluation to better understand, respond to, and reduce human trafficking in the United States.
Description
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in collaboration with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), supports rigorous research and evaluation on human trafficking in the United States. The program seeks to improve understanding of trafficking, strengthen responses, and reduce its occurrence and harms.
The opportunity focuses on three areas: prevention, including justice system and other initiatives that prevent trafficking or further harm after trafficking occurs; evaluation of federal policies that may unintentionally perpetuate or increase human trafficking; and applied research and program evaluations that directly support effective services for American victims.
