NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
Funding supports research and evaluation on factors influencing school violence and the effectiveness of school safety measures in K-12 schools, under the STOP School Violence Act.
Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: June 3, 2026 (Grants.gov submission) | June 10, 2026 (JustGrants/solicitation closing)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000,000 total; individual awards may be up to $5,000,000; ~5 awards expected.
Summary: 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.
