NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Corrections
Funding is available for research on correctional workforce management or officer safety, with a focus on action-oriented studies involving correctional agencies in implementing and assessing change.
Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: June 2, 2026 (Grants.gov) | June 9, 2026 (JustGrants full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 total funding; maximum award per project is $3,000,000; approximately 4 awards expected.
Summary: 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).
