Bureau of Justice Statistics
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) funds research, data collection, and statistical programs to improve criminal justice.
Get Funding: National Law Enforcement Data Collection Grant
Eligible organizations can receive funding to assist in administering a national survey of law enforcement training academies. This grant will support the collection of crucial data on academy operations, staff, and curriculum to inform national statistics.
Get Funding for Justice Data Innovation
This grant is for organizations ready to design and test new strategies for national pretrial reporting. You can help shape data collection for state court pretrial processes across the country.
Get Funding to Improve Crime Data Systems
Law enforcement agencies can receive funding to develop automated systems for processing and analyzing NIBRS crime data. This initiative aims to improve the accuracy and availability of national crime statistics.
Unlock Funds for Justice Data Insights
This grant supports organizations with expertise in statistical analysis and methodological research to enhance federal justice data collection and reporting. Secure funding to provide critical scientific and technical support to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Get Funding for Research & Data Collection
This grant supports organizations in collecting and analyzing critical data on inmate experiences within correctional facilities. Eligible applicants will administer surveys and conduct research to measure the prevalence of sexual assault and inform policy.
Get Funding for Medical Examiner Data Collection
If your organization collects data for medical examiner and coroner offices, you may be eligible for funding to update national records. This grant supports crucial data collection on staffing, resources, and procedures to improve public safety investigations.
Get Funding: Boost Your Business Data & Research
This program offers funding to organizations providing scientific and technical support for statistical research and analysis related to crime victimization data. It aims to enhance reporting and inform future decisions for national victimization statistics.
Unlock Funding for Correctional Facility Data Projects
This grant supports the design, testing, and implementation of a comprehensive census of state and federal adult correctional facilities. Businesses with expertise in data collection and analysis can help provide critical insights into the nation's incarcerated population and correctional systems.
Secure Funding to Improve Crime Data Reporting
Law enforcement agencies and state UCR Programs can receive funding and technical support to transition to the NIBRS system for incident-based crime data reporting. This initiative aims to enhance national crime statistics by improving data collection and submission processes.
Get Funding: Boost Your Law Enforcement Agency's Data
Small and medium local law enforcement agencies not currently reporting to the FBI's NIBRS system are eligible for funding to upgrade their data collection and reporting capabilities. This grant will help you transition to NIBRS, improving your agency's contribution to national crime statistics.
Unlock Funding for Major Law Enforcement Data Reporting
Large local law enforcement agencies (750+ sworn officers) can receive funding to transition to incident-based crime data reporting for the FBI's NIBRS system. This initiative, supported by BJS and the FBI, aims to improve national crime statistics.
Get Funding to Improve State Crime Data Reporting
State Uniform Crime Reporting Programs can apply for funds to enhance their capacity to collect and submit crime data to the FBI's NIBRS system. This funding aims to improve national crime statistics by supporting the transition of local law enforcement agencies to this reporting standard.
Get Funding for Victim Service Projects
Non-profit organizations and government entities providing victim services can apply for grants to support their critical work. This funding aims to improve the quality and accessibility of services for crime victims.
Unlock Funding for Criminal Justice Research
Academic scholars and researchers with a strong track record in survey methodology, statistics, economics, or social sciences can apply for this program. Funds support research collaborations that enhance understanding and improve programs within the criminal justice system.
Get Grants to Improve Public Safety Systems
This program funds initiatives to enhance national gun background check systems by improving the accuracy and completeness of records related to prohibiting factors. Businesses and organizations involved in data management or public safety are encouraged to apply for funding to support these critical improvements.
Get Funding to Boost Your Security Systems
This grant is for states and tribes looking to upgrade their criminal history record systems for better national security. Funds will support enhanced data quality, accessibility, and training to meet federal standards.
Get Grant Money for Criminal Justice Research
Academic researchers and scholarly societies can apply to administer a fellowship program focused on utilizing BJS criminal justice data. This funding supports projects aimed at developing solutions to prevent crime and improve justice.
Get Funded for Criminal Justice Research & Innovation
Doctoral students and universities focusing on criminal justice data can secure funding for cutting-edge research. This grant supports projects that analyze crime statistics to develop solutions for crime prevention and improved justice.
Get Grant Money for Background Check Systems!
This program offers funding to improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Businesses focused on enhancing this critical infrastructure can apply for support to upgrade and streamline the system.
Funded Research Grants for Violence Exposure Data
This grant funds research to improve national estimates of children's exposure to violence. Organizations can receive funding to develop innovative data collection strategies and methodologies for a key national survey.