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.
Get Up To $350M for Justice & Crime Prevention Projects!
Are you an organization focused on improving the criminal justice system, combating juvenile delinquency, or assisting crime victims? The National Institute of Justice is offering significant discretionary grants to support these vital projects.
Get Grant Money to Improve Justice & Safety
Non-profits and government entities can secure funding to enhance criminal justice operations, combat juvenile delinquency, and support crime victims. This grant aims to build safer communities and foster trust through improved justice system functioning.
Get Up To $184M for Justice System & Crime Prevention
Local governments and non-profits can apply for funds to improve the criminal justice system, combat juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims. This grant aims to enhance community safety and support those impacted by the justice system.
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.
Secure Up to $5M for Domestic Terrorism Prevention Research
This grant from the National Institute of Justice funds research and evaluation into domestic radicalization and prevention strategies. Businesses and organizations can apply to study understanding, prevention effectiveness, and offender reintegration, with up to $5 million available.
Get $3M to Advance Restorative Justice Programs
Accredited universities and law schools can apply for funding to establish a National Center for Restorative Justice. This initiative aims to train future justice leaders, research solutions for social inequities, and broaden understanding of justice systems through educational programs for students and professionals.
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.
Fund Your Elder Abuse Research | NIJ Grants
Researchers focused on understanding and preventing elder abuse can apply for funding from the National Institute of Justice. This grant aims to expand knowledge of elder abuse and evaluate prevention strategies, with at least $2 million available.
Fund Research on School Safety Solutions
Non-profits and academic institutions can apply for funding to research the causes of school violence and assess the impact of safety programs. This initiative aims to inform and improve school safety strategies nationwide.
Secure $2M for Firearm Violence Prevention Research
Non-profits and research institutions can secure up to $2 million to develop evidence-based solutions for preventing and reducing firearm violence in the U.S.
Get Up To $2M for Your Research Grant
This grant from the National Institute of Justice supports research investigating the complex links between immigration and crime, covering both perpetration and victimization. Eligible researchers and institutions can secure funding to deepen understanding of this critical societal issue.
Get Up To $800K for Justice System Research!
If you're involved in criminal justice research, this grant offers up to $800,000 to investigate sentinel events and system errors. Fund innovative projects over 36 months to improve the justice system.
Get Funding for Crisis Intervention Programs!
Nonprofits and government agencies can get grants to study and improve crisis intervention programs, including those for extreme risk protection orders and community-based services. Funding is available for practice scans and detailed evaluability assessments to enhance program effectiveness.
Fund Your Crime Prevention Research: $500,000 Grant
Researchers studying youth delinquency and crime can apply for funding to expand or extend existing longitudinal studies. This grant supports identifying factors to prevent crime and promote public safety.
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 PhD Research in Criminal Justice!
Academic institutions can secure funding for outstanding doctoral students whose dissertation research addresses crime prevention or criminal justice administration. This grant supports up to 3 years of fellowships, covering student stipends, educational costs, and research expenses.
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 Research: $45,000 Grants for Innovation
Universities sponsoring doctoral students in STEM fields can receive funding for research directly impacting crime prevention and criminal justice. Support innovative research that advances science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for a safer America.