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

May 11, 2026 (Grants.gov application) | May 18, 2026 (JustGrants full application)

Estimated total program funding: $3,700,000 | Award ceiling: $3,700,000 | Up to 5 awards

Supports research and evaluation projects to reduce violence against women, including domestic violence, sexual violence, and related crimes, and to improve justice system responses.

--- ## Description This program from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks applications for research and evaluation projects addressing violence against women (VAW). Eligible topics include domestic violence (DV), family violence (FV), intimate partner violence (IPV), rape, sex trafficking, sexual violence (SV), stalking, and teen dating violence (TDV)/adolescent relationship abuse (ARA). The solicitation invites proposals that examine both the trauma resulting from these crimes and the effectiveness of criminal justice system responses, procedures, and policies. NIJ is particularly interested in high-quality evaluations of programs, practices, models, or interventions that (1) enhance engagement with the justice system for women and girls who have been victimized and (2) improve accountability for individuals who perpetrate violence. The program aims to generate new knowledge and tools to address pressing crime and justice challenges in the United States. --- ## Due Dates - May 11, 2026: Grants.gov application (SF-424) deadline (11:59 pm Eastern) - May 18, 2026: JustGrants full application deadline (8:59 pm Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $3,700,000 - Maximum award per project: $3,700,000 - Minimum award: No floor specified - Expected number of awards: 5 - No cost-sharing or matching requirement --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other tribal organizations) - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), excluding institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Tribal institutions of higher education - Federal agencies - Institutions with demonstrated expertise or experience - Other units of local government --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL forms via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361550) by May 11, 2026. - **Step 2:** Complete the full application in [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by May 18, 2026. - Review the [full announcement](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172572) for detailed application instructions, required documents, and evaluation criteria. - No cost-sharing or matching funds are required. --- ## Additional Information - The solicitation supports fundamental and applied research, including program evaluation. - Projects should focus on measurable outcomes related to reducing violence against women and improving justice system responses. - Technical assistance is available for applicants experiencing difficulties with submission systems (see contact info below). --- ## External Links - [NIJ Program Page](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172572) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361550) - [Full Announcement PDF](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/o-nij-2025-172572.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Topic | Contact Details | |------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General program questions | OJP Response Center: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY)
Email: [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | | Grants.gov technical support | 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035
Email: [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov)
[Grants.gov Customer Support](https://www.grants.gov/help/contact-us.html) | | JustGrants technical support | 833-872-5175
Email: [JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov](mailto:JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov) | | SAM.gov technical support | [SAM.gov Help Desk](https://www.fsd.gov) |

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women

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