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

June 2, 2026 (Grants.gov) | June 9, 2026 (JustGrants full application)

Up to $3,000,000 total funding; maximum award per project is $3,000,000; approximately 4 awards expected.

Supports rigorous research on correctional workforce management/development and correctional officer safety; only proposals addressing these topics are eligible.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks proposals for rigorous research projects focused on two priority areas: (1) management and development of the correctional workforce, and (2) correctional officer safety. Proposals must address one of these two topics to be considered responsive. NIJ encourages research designs that are action-oriented, meaning that correctional jurisdictions are actively involved in defining programs, implementing changes, and revising practices based on evaluation results. Applicants may propose phased implementation if appropriate for their research questions. Each proposal may address only one topic, but applicants are allowed to submit multiple proposals (one per topic). --- ## Due Dates - June 2, 2026: Grants.gov submission deadline (11:59 pm Eastern) - June 9, 2026: JustGrants (full application) submission deadline (8:59 pm Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $3,000,000 - Maximum award per project: $3,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 4 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - 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) - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses - Other units of local government --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and apply through Grants.gov** by June 2, 2026. 2. **Complete full application in JustGrants** by June 9, 2026. 3. Proposals must clearly identify which of the two eligible topics is addressed on the title page of the proposal narrative. 4. Each proposal may address only one topic; applicants may submit multiple proposals. Refer to the [full announcement](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172600) for detailed application instructions. --- ## Additional Information - Only research proposals on the management/development of the correctional workforce or correctional officer safety will be considered. - Action-oriented research integrating jurisdictional partners is strongly encouraged. - Phased implementation plans are permitted if justified by the research design. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [Full Solicitation and Application Instructions](https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172600) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362154) - [NIJ Home Page](https://nij.ojp.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Agency Point of Contact | OJP Response Center: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY), [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | | Hours | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday–Friday | | NIJ General Contact | [Contact NIJ](https://nij.ojp.gov/contact) |

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Corrections

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