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 Justice System Safety & Wellness Research
Seeking innovative research projects focused on improving safety, health, and wellness for the criminal justice workforce and those impacted by the system. This funding supports the development of new knowledge and practical tools.
Get Funding for Crime Reduction & Drug Enforcement Tech
State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies can apply for grants to fund research and development of innovative tools and policies for combating drug trafficking and related violence. This funding supports investigations, prosecutions, and community surveillance focused on methamphetamine, stimulants, and illicit drugs.
Get Funding for Tech Abuse Research Grants!
Are you a researcher or organization focused on combating technology-facilitated abuse? The National Institute of Justice is offering grants to fund projects that improve our understanding and methods for identifying, preventing, and prosecuting these crimes. This funding can help you produce practical findings to inform policy and practice.
Funding for Violence Against Women Research & Prevention
Non-profits and research institutions can secure funding to study and combat violence against women, including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. This grant supports evidence-based research to develop effective prevention and response strategies.
Get Funding for Policing Innovation & Research
This grant from the National Institute of Justice is for researchers and organizations focused on improving policing strategies through evidence-based studies. Funds will support innovative, randomized controlled trials designed to address critical challenges and reduce crime.
Get Funding for Reentry Program Research!
Are you involved in developing or evaluating offender reentry programs? This grant from the National Institute of Justice supports research to improve practices and inform future initiatives. Secure funding to advance your knowledge and make a greater impact.
Fund Your Research: Fight Human Trafficking
This grant from the National Institute of Justice is for researchers and evaluators developing solutions to combat human trafficking in the U.S. Funding is available for projects focused on labor trafficking, demand reduction, health impacts on victims, and understanding recruitment tactics.
Get Funding to Solve Missing Persons Cases
Law enforcement and allied professionals can apply for grants to support the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). This funding will help resolve missing and unidentified persons cases nationwide through outreach, assistance, and forensic services.
Secure Funding: Advance Forensic Science Tech
Forensic science providers and criminal justice agencies can secure funding to drive innovation in forensic technology. This grant supports research, development, and the adoption of cutting-edge tools for crime labs and law enforcement.
Get Grants for Anti-Human Trafficking Research!
Non-profits and research institutions can secure funding to fill critical knowledge gaps and evaluate programs aimed at combating human trafficking in the U.S. This grant supports studies focusing on labor trafficking, traffickers, and effective counter-trafficking strategies.
Get Funding for Crime Prevention Research!
Are you a researcher or criminal justice agency focused on combating international organized crime? This grant from the National Institute of Justice offers funding to develop critical data and analysis that can inform effective strategies against IOC in the U.S.
Unlock Funding for Crime Prevention & Justice Innovation
State, local, and tribal justice agencies can receive funding for research and evaluation projects focused on crime control and prevention. This grant supports critical studies on policing, technology's impact, gang desistance, and other policy-relevant areas.
Get Grants for Justice System Innovation & Research
State and local justice systems can receive funding to research and evaluate crucial policy and practice improvements. This grant supports projects examining incarceration impacts, budget shortfalls, and automated reporting systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of justice operations.
Unlock Criminal Justice Insights: Get Research Funding!
This grant funds research to analyze and improve the data systems within the criminal justice system. It's for organizations and researchers dedicated to enhancing criminal justice policy and practice through better data management.
Get Funding for Safer Roads & Smarter Justice Tech
This grant supports research and tech development focused on reducing vehicle accidents and enhancing traffic safety within criminal justice applications. Businesses and researchers can secure funding to innovate solutions for safer roads and more effective law enforcement practices.
Unlock Funding for Criminal Justice Innovation!
This grant supports collaborations between criminal justice researchers and practitioners to improve policy and practice, with opportunities for organizations involved in law enforcement, corrections, and victim services. Funds are available to create, enhance, and sustain these vital partnerships for better outcomes.
Unlock Funding for Data Analysis & Research
Are you a researcher or organization looking to analyze existing criminal justice data to extend previous findings or conduct original research? This grant offers funding to support your data analysis projects using datasets from the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data and other sources.
Get Funding for Forensic Science Research
If you're involved in social science research focused on forensic science, the National Institute of Justice is offering funding to enhance public safety and the justice system. This grant supports advancements in how forensic evidence is used and maintained within the criminal justice process.
Get Funding for Justice & Culture Research
This fellowship offers financial support to researchers exploring the intersections of crime, justice, and culture in diverse U.S. communities. Advance your knowledge and contribute to critical understanding of societal contexts impacting justice.
Get Funding for Justice Tech & Innovation!
Are you a business developing innovative technology for law enforcement or corrections? This grant funds research and development to improve performance management information systems, helping agencies operate more effectively.