National Institute of Justice
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is a US federal agency funding criminal justice research, development, and evaluation programs through grants.
Unlock $8M for Corrections Research & Innovation
Research institutions and organizations can receive up to $8 million to conduct critical studies on institutional corrections, focusing on the causes and consequences of incarceration, restrictive housing, and correctional officer safety and wellness.
Get Up To $3M for Offender Reentry Projects
This grant from the National Institute of Justice funds evaluations of adult offender reentry demonstration projects, helping organizations assess and improve their programs. If you're involved in helping ex-offenders successfully reintegrate into society, you could be eligible for up to $3 million.
Boost Your Policing Tech: Get Up To $500,000 Funding
Local and state law enforcement agencies can receive significant funding to research and implement advanced criminal investigative processes and enhance police integrity. This grant aims to build trust and confidence within communities through improved policing practices.
Fund Your DNA Collection: Get Up To $200,000
If your state has a designated DNA database laboratory, you can get funding to implement DNA arrestee collection processes and boost your lab's capacity. This grant helps cover the costs associated with new collection procedures, improving DNA analysis capabilities.
Fund Your Doctoral Research: $50K+ Grants for Social Science!
Doctoral students in social and behavioral sciences can receive funding to support research focused on public safety, crime prevention, and criminal justice. This grant supports critical areas like violent crime reduction, opioid epidemic combat, and victimization studies.
Fund Your PhD in Crime Science & Justice
Academic institutions can receive grants to support doctoral students researching STEM solutions for crime prevention and justice system improvements. This fellowship provides up to 3 years of funding, covering student stipends, tuition, and research costs.
Fund Your STEM PhD for Public Safety Innovation
Academic institutions can receive grants to support doctoral students in STEM fields whose research addresses crime prevention and criminal justice. Funds cover student stipends, tuition, and research expenses for up to three years.
Get $45K for Criminal Justice Research Grants
Are you a university with a doctoral program focused on crime and justice? This grant supports your students' dissertation research, offering up to $45,000 for projects with real-world impact on U.S. criminal justice policy.
Fund Your PhD Research in STEM & Public Safety
Academic institutions can receive grants to fund PhD students in STEM fields whose research addresses crime prevention and criminal justice. This fellowship offers up to 3 years of support, including a $35,000 annual stipend and $15,000 for tuition and research.
Fund Your PhD Research: $25,000 NIJ Fellowships
Accredited universities can secure up to $25,000 to support doctoral students conducting vital research in crime, violence, and criminal justice. This fellowship is designed for students in the final stages of their doctoral studies.
Grant Funding for Forensic Science Training Programs
Are you a State or local criminal justice partner looking to enhance your forensic science expertise? This grant offers no-cost training opportunities to upskill practitioners and law enforcement in crucial forensic disciplines and digital evidence analysis.
Grant for Offender Supervision Tech - Get Funded!
Does your business specialize in developing or evaluating location-based information systems? The National Institute of Justice is looking to fund innovative technologies that improve offender supervision and community safety.
Get Grants for Law Enforcement & Rural Crime Prevention
State and local law enforcement agencies can apply for grants to boost their capacity, combat rural crime, and improve efficiency in fighting narcotics activity. This funding aims to enhance criminal justice systems and address specific crime prevention needs.
Get Funding: Improve Offender Reentry Programs
If you run programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully reenter society, this grant is for you. Fund research to prove your program's impact and effectiveness.
Get Funding for Foreclosure & Crime Research Grants
Local governments and research institutions can apply for funding to investigate the connection between foreclosures and crime rates. This grant supports studies that will inform criminal justice policy and fill knowledge gaps in the field.
Get Funding to Combat Violence & Boost Safety
Non-profits and research institutions can apply for grants to fund crucial research and evaluations on sexual violence, stalking, and teen dating violence. This funding aims to enhance victim safety and improve justice system responses.
Funded Research: Understanding Child Exposure to Violence
This grant supports multidisciplinary research and evaluation focused on the impact of domestic violence on children, including interventions and justice system responses. It's designed for researchers and organizations looking to study child development, coping mechanisms, and resilience in the context of family violence.
Get Grant Funding for Violence Prevention Programs
This grant supports organizations in evaluating programs that help children exposed to violence. Funding is available for initial developmental and evaluation activities over an 18-month period.
Boost Your Lab's DNA Analysis Speed: Get Funding!
State and local government forensic labs can get funding to integrate cutting-edge technologies from fields like genetics and biotechnology. This grant helps improve the speed and capacity of your DNA analysis processes.
Fund Your Business Growth: Grant for Crime Reduction Initiatives
This grant opportunity is for organizations involved in crime reduction efforts, specifically those implementing Drug Market Intervention (DMI) strategies. Funds support a comprehensive evaluation of training and technical assistance provided to these initiatives across the U.S.