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 Funding for Juvenile Justice Research
If you're involved in research related to juvenile indigent defense, mental health/substance use in juvenile facilities, or dual system youth data, this grant can fund your critical projects. Advance policy and practice in juvenile justice with this opportunity.
Get Funding for Crime Prevention Research
Are you involved in criminal justice research? The National Institute of Justice is offering grants to evaluate strategies that help individuals stop committing crimes.
Get Funding for Crime Victim Services Research
This grant from the National Institute of Justice funds research and evaluations focused on improving services and support for crime victims, including understanding the financial impact of victimization. Small businesses and organizations working in criminal justice or victim advocacy are encouraged to apply.
Get Grants for Juvenile Justice Data Analysis & Insights
Non-profits and research institutions can secure funding to enhance the National Juvenile Justice Data Analysis Program. This grant supports innovative data analysis and dissemination to improve juvenile justice policy and practice.
Get Funding to Combat Violence Against Women
This grant is for researchers and organizations developing evidence-based solutions to reduce and prevent violence against women, including intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Funding supports rigorous research and evaluation projects aimed at improving criminal justice responses and supporting victims.
Justice Reform Grants: Funding Research for Equity
This grant funds research into reducing racial and ethnic disparities within the justice system through public policy analysis. Businesses or organizations with expertise in justice system research or partnerships with relevant agencies can apply.
Get Funding: Combat Extremism & Boost Safety
This grant funds research and evaluations to understand and combat domestic radicalization and violent extremism. Businesses and organizations can receive funding to develop evidence-based strategies for prevention and intervention.
Get Funding for Hate Crime Prevention & Research
This grant from the National Institute of Justice is for researchers and organizations seeking to understand, prevent, and address hate crimes. Funds can support projects focused on reducing offending, improving reporting and prosecution, and supporting victims.
Get Grants for School Safety Research & Innovation
Are you a researcher or evaluator focused on understanding and preventing school violence? This grant funds rigorous studies on the causes and impacts of school safety issues, including the effectiveness of current safety initiatives. Funding is available for projects aiming to fill critical knowledge gaps in this vital area.
Grant Funding to Combat Human Trafficking
This grant from the National Institute of Justice supports research and evaluation projects aimed at understanding, preventing, and responding to human trafficking in the United States. Businesses and organizations partnering with criminal justice agencies are encouraged to apply to drive policy and practice improvements.
Get Grants for Youth Mentoring Research & Impact
This grant is for researchers and organizations focused on improving youth mentoring programs to prevent delinquency and support at-risk youth. Funding supports rigorous research into how mentoring can create broad, population-level impacts and long-term positive effects.
Get Funding for Forensic Science Innovation
This grant from the National Institute of Justice supports research and development of advanced forensic science technologies to improve criminal justice. Businesses can receive funding to create new tools, methods, or knowledge that enhance forensic evidence analysis and interpretation.
Get Funding for Veterans Treatment Court Research
Are you a research institution or organization interested in evaluating the effectiveness and cost of Veterans Treatment Courts? This grant provides funding to conduct a comprehensive, multisite study to understand program impact, identify best practices, and explore cost-efficiency.
Secure Grants to Reduce Justice System Disparities
Researchers focused on reducing racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system can apply for funding to conduct impactful research and policy interventions. This program supports both early-career and seasoned researchers aiming to advance knowledge and practical solutions for a more equitable justice system.
Get Funding to Reduce Recidivism & Improve Reentry Programs
Organizations focused on offender reentry and recidivism reduction are invited to apply for funding to evaluate and enhance programs at state, local, tribal, and federal levels. This grant supports crucial research aimed at improving justice system outcomes.
Fund Your Criminal Justice Innovations: NIJ Grants Up To $0
Are you a criminal justice professional or agency looking to boost research and develop innovative solutions? This grant from the National Institute of Justice supports projects that identify and address critical needs in criminal justice policy and practice.
Grant Funding for Crime Reduction Initiatives
Non-profits and research organizations can secure funding to evaluate local strategies aimed at reducing gun crime through the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative. This grant supports research into effective methods for community-based criminal justice cooperation.
Get Grants for Justice Tech & Innovation
Are you a scientist or technology expert passionate about improving public safety and the justice system? This opportunity funds fellows to apply their expertise to critical policy challenges at the National Institute of Justice, driving innovation and real-world impact.
Funded Standards Development: NIJ Seeks Secretariat Operators
The National Institute of Justice is seeking organizations to operate the Secretariat for Subcommittee 37 under ISO/IEC JTC 1, focusing on international standards development. This funding supports critical work in shaping global technical standards.
Unlock Funding for Criminal Justice Tech & Innovation
This grant supports organizations developing and evaluating technologies for criminal justice. Secure funding to advance research, inform practitioners, and develop essential equipment standards.