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

June 8, 2026 (Grants.gov) | June 15, 2026 (JustGrants)

Up to $2,000,000 total program funding; maximum $2,000,000 per award; ~3 awards expected

Supports applied research on the intersection of drug crimes and firearms to inform evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for criminal justice stakeholders.

--- ## Description This opportunity seeks rigorous applied research projects that investigate the nexus between drug crimes, firearms, and violence. The goal is to generate evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for state, tribal, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice stakeholders addressing drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug-related violence. Applications are encouraged in four topic areas: - Pattern Identification - Interdiction & Disruption Strategies - Prosecution - Drug Market Dynamics The program aims to support innovative, actionable research that can directly inform policy and practice in the field. --- ## Due Dates - June 8, 2026: Grants.gov submission deadline (11:59 p.m. Eastern) - June 15, 2026: JustGrants/Final application deadline (8:59 p.m. Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $2,000,000 - Award ceiling: $2,000,000 per project - Award floor: $0 - Expected number of awards: 3 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## 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 - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), excluding institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Other units of local government --- ## Application Process - Submit the initial application via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362214) by June 8, 2026. - Complete the full application in [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by June 15, 2026. - Detailed instructions and the full announcement are available on the [NIJ opportunity page](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172605). - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - Category of funding activity: Science, Technology, and Research & Development - Assistance Listing: 16.560 (NIJ Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants) --- ## External Links - [Full Announcement and Details (NIJ)](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172605) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362214) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Hours | |------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov | 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, M–F | | General NIJ Contact | OJP.Info@usdoj.gov | (202)-307-2942 | |

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime: Nexus with Firearms and Violence

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