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

June 3, 2026 (Grants.gov submission) | June 10, 2026 (JustGrants/solicitation closing)

Up to $5,000,000 total; individual awards may be up to $5,000,000; ~5 awards expected.

Supports rigorous research and evaluation on school violence factors and the effectiveness of school safety approaches in K-12 settings.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, issued by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), seeks proposals for innovative and rigorous research and evaluation projects addressing school safety in K-12 schools. The solicitation targets two primary areas: - Research on malleable factors that influence school violence. - Evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of school safety strategies authorized under the STOP School Violence Act. The goal is to fill critical knowledge gaps and inform evidence-based practices to reduce and prevent violence in educational settings. --- ## Due Dates - June 3, 2026: Grants.gov submission deadline (11:59 pm Eastern) - June 10, 2026: JustGrants/solicitation closing date (8:59 pm Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $5,000,000 - Maximum award per project: $5,000,000 - Expected number of awards: Approximately 5 - No minimum award floor - No cost-sharing or matching requirement --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other tribal organizations) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted first through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362166) by June 3, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern. - A secondary submission is required in JustGrants by June 10, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern. - Review the [full solicitation and instructions](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172601) for detailed requirements and application materials. - No cost-sharing or match is required. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should be designed to produce actionable knowledge for policymakers and practitioners in school safety. - Proposals must address at least one of the two focal areas: malleable factors affecting school violence or evaluation of school safety approaches under the STOP School Violence Act. --- ## External Links - [Full Solicitation & Instructions (NIJ)](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172601) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362166) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General/Program Inquiries | OJP Response Center: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY), [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | | Funder General Contact | [Contact NIJ](https://nij.ojp.gov/contact), Email: OJP.Info@usdoj.gov, Phone: (202)-307-2942 |

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

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