How many grants does National Institute of Justice award?

According to public records aggregated by GrantMind, National Institute of Justice has awarded 34 grants totaling $108M across its tracked giving history. 5 opportunities are currently open for applications.

What is the typical National Institute of Justice grant size?

The median National Institute of Justice grant in our database is $2.5M, with an average award size of $3.2M. The largest single grant on record is $13M. Grant sizes vary by program area and applicant type — check individual opportunities for funder-specific ranges.

Where do National Institute of Justice grants go?

Recent National Institute of Justice grant recipients are concentrated in: United States. Funder geographic preferences shift over time, so check the funder's most recent giving record before applying from a state that isn't listed.

How do I apply for a National Institute of Justice grant?

Application processes vary by opportunity. Most National Institute of Justice grants require an organizational profile (mission, programs, financials), a project proposal aligned with the funder's published priorities, and a budget. For federal funders, a SAM.gov UEI and Grants.gov account are typically prerequisites. For foundations, many require a Letter of Inquiry before a full proposal. Open the specific opportunity in GrantMind to see the exact requirements.

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National Institute of Justice Grants

5 open National Institute of Justice grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 34 grants totaling $108M.

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All-time tracked giving

$108M

34 grants

Median grant size

$2.5M

Max: $13M

Open National Institute of Justice grants

NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data
Up to $2.0MDeadline: Aug 28, 2026open
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data program. This opportunity se...
NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime
Up to $1.5MDeadline: Aug 14, 2026open
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime. This opportunity is a col...
NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime
Up to $1.5MDeadline: Aug 14, 2026open
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime. This opportunity is a col...
NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women
open
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
National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research
open
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

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.

United States

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.

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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Open National Institute of Justice grants

NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women

National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research

Where National Institute of Justice grants go

How to apply for National Institute of Justice grants

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