NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data
This grant funds research to improve the accuracy and consistency of state and local crime data collection and reporting, aiming to identify challenges and develop best practices for better data quality.
Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: July 30, 2026 (Grants.gov) | August 6, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 total; expected 1 award; project period typically up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports rigorous research to evaluate and improve the accuracy of crime data collection and reporting by state and local agencies.
Description
This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research examining the accuracy of crime data collection and reporting practices among state and local jurisdictions. The goal is to identify common challenges and develop scalable, widely adoptable best practices to enhance data quality, integrity, and governance. Of particular interest are studies that investigate how agencies collect offense information to ensure reported data accurately reflects actual events and to strengthen overall data governance practices.
