NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime: Nexus with Firearms and Violence
Funding is available for research on how drug crimes intersect with firearms and violence to help law enforcement and justice agencies develop effective tools and policies.
Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: June 8, 2026 (Grants.gov) | June 15, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 total program funding; maximum $2,000,000 per award; ~3 awards expected
Summary: 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.
