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.
The National Institute of Justice funds research and evaluations of law enforcement strategies to reduce violent crime linked to domestic and transnational gangs and organized criminal groups.
The National Institute of Justice funds FY 2026 applied research and evaluations of state, local, and tribal criminal justice responses to illegal immigration and related crimes.
The National Institute of Justice seeks fiscal year 2026 research on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation focused on emerging technology, forensics, program evaluation, or financial fraud prevention.
Funds specialized training for anti-trafficking task forces, teams, and legal service providers to improve victim services, victim-centered investigations, and prosecution of traffickers.
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.