NIJ FY25 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults
This grant funds research and evaluation projects focused on preventing, understanding, and addressing abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults, including fraud, caregiver abuse, forensic methods, and technology’s role.
Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: May 19, 2026 (Grants.gov) | May 26, 2026 (JustGrants/solicitation closing)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding $1,600,000; up to $1,600,000 per award; 2 awards expected.
Summary: Supports rigorous research and evaluation on the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults, including program evaluation, fraud, caregiver abuse, forensic research, and technology's role in exploitation.
Description
This funding opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects addressing the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. The solicitation covers five key areas:
- Evaluation of programs to prevent, intervene in, or respond to abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.
- Research on financial fraud targeting older adults, including studies on scam prevention messaging.
- Research on formal and informal caregivers who perpetrate abuse or neglect, to inform intervention and prevention strategies.
- Forensic research focusing on developing radiographic evidence and bioinformatic approaches relevant to physical abuse.
- Research examining how emerging technologies contribute to fraud and exploitation of older adults.
Projects should produce actionable knowledge to inform policy, practice, and program development aimed at protecting older adults.
