National Institute of Justice Grants

Open National Institute of Justice grants

• NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Novel Psychoactive Substance Discovery, Education, and Reporting Institute

  Up to $1.0MDeadline: Oct 7, 2026open

  This opportunity seeks to enhance operations of a Novel Psychoactive Substance Discovery, Education, and Reporting Institute (NPS Discovery) to rapidl...

• NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Novel Psychoactive Substance Discovery, Education, and Reporting Institute

  Up to $1.0MDeadline: Oct 7, 2026open

  This opportunity seeks to enhance operations of a Novel Psychoactive Substance Discovery, Education, and Reporting Institute (NPS Discovery) to rapidl...

• NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Advancing the Understanding of 3D Algorithms for Firearm Identification

  Up to $500KDeadline: Oct 7, 2026open

  This opportunity seeks applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects that will: 1. Identify and inform the forensic community of best pra...

• NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Advancing the Understanding of 3D Algorithms for Firearm Identification

  Up to $500KDeadline: Oct 7, 2026open

  This opportunity seeks applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects that will: 1. Identify and inform the forensic community of best pra...

  ResearchTechnology

• NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy

  Up to $403KDeadline: Oct 7, 2026open

  This opportunity seeks to direct the findings of basic scientific research; foster research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to...

  Research

• NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - A Universal Method for the Detection of Gunshot Residue using Vibrational Spectroscopy

  Up to $403KDeadline: Oct 7, 2026open

  This opportunity seeks to direct the findings of basic scientific research; foster research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to...

• NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Operation of the Secretariat of SC 37 under JTC 1 of ISO/IEC

  Up to $60KDeadline: Oct 7, 2026open

  This opportunity provides ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 (Biometrics) and its Working Groups the reliable and competent U.S. leadership, management, and administ...

  Technology

• NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Operation of the Secretariat of SC 37 under JTC 1 of ISO/IEC

  Up to $60KDeadline: Oct 7, 2026open

  This opportunity provides ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 (Biometrics) and its Working Groups the reliable and competent U.S. leadership, management, and administ...

• National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research

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  National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research is sponsored by National Institute of Justice. Supports research projects aimed at understanding and r...

  public_healthsocial_sciencecommunity_developmentgun violencefirearm injury

• NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women

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  NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women is sponsored by National Institute of Justice. Seeks applications for research and evaluati...

  domestic_violencejuvenile_justicecivil_rightspublic_healthsocial_science

Where National Institute of Justice grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What National Institute of Justice funds

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How to apply for National Institute of Justice grants

Most National Institute of Justice applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.