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.
Fund Your Criminal Justice Research PhD
This fellowship supports accredited universities by funding doctoral students engaged in research related to crime, violence, and criminal justice. It's an opportunity for aspiring researchers to secure funding for their dissertation work in NIJ-supported social and behavioral sciences, technology, and investigative fields.
Get Funding for Safer Police Pursuit Tech!
Innovators, this grant is for your groundbreaking technologies that will help police safely end vehicle pursuits and protect people and property. Develop solutions that revolutionize public safety and potentially secure significant funding for your business.
Unlock Funding for Forensic DNA Tech Innovation!
This program invites organizations and researchers to develop cutting-edge, cost-effective DNA analysis methods for forensic applications. Secure funding to advance technologies in molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology for criminal justice.
Unlock Funding for Geospatial Tech in Criminal Justice
This grant empowers state and local criminal justice agencies to adopt and develop cutting-edge geospatial technologies for improved public safety. Funds support research, development, and testing of innovative solutions, including non-criminal justice tech applications.
Get Funded: Advance Criminal Justice Tech
This grant from the National Institute of Justice supports the development of innovative sensor and surveillance technologies for state and local criminal justice agencies. Funding is available for solutions that detect contraband, monitor substance use, identify trace evidence, detect gunshot residue, and extract digital multimedia evidence.
Secure Grant Funding for Crime & Justice Innovations
This grant is for state, local, tribal, and federal agencies in the criminal and juvenile justice sector looking to fund innovative research and evaluations. Receive funding to develop and test new approaches that can improve crime and justice policies and practices.
Fund Your DNA Cold Case Investigations
Government agencies and local law enforcement can secure funding to use advanced DNA technology to solve violent crime cold cases. This grant supports the identification, review, and analysis of biological evidence to bring closure and justice.
Get Funding for Corrections Tech Innovation
Are you a research institution or university looking to advance justice technology? The National Institute of Justice seeks applicants to operate a Corrections Technology Center of Excellence, focusing on developing and evaluating tools to improve public safety and the justice system.
Get Grants for Communications Tech Innovation!
If your business specializes in communications and position-location technologies, you could receive funding to support criminal justice research and adoption of advanced tools. This grant aims to improve public safety by fostering innovation and practical application of new technologies.
Get Funding: Boost Officer & Vehicle Safety Tech
Law enforcement agencies and researchers can secure funding to develop innovative solutions for officer and vehicle safety during duty. This grant supports research into vehicle visibility, equipment safety in accidents, gear carriage, and hazardous material exposure.
Get Funded for Immigration & Crime Research
Are you a researcher interested in the complex relationship between immigration and crime? The National Institute of Justice is seeking proposals to study this critical nexus, comparing the crime rates of legal immigrants, illegal immigrants, and native populations. This funding aims to deepen our understanding of criminal justice processing and enforcement activities within immigration contexts.
Grant for Victim Services: Improve Your Program & Funding
Calling organizations providing victim services! This grant funds the development of a new, multilingual tool to measure how well your services meet client needs and satisfaction. This is an opportunity to enhance your program's effectiveness and demonstrate impact for future funding.
Funding for Victim Service Program Evaluations
This grant from the National Institute of Justice offers funding for organizations looking to evaluate and improve services for victims of crime. Eligible entities can receive support for assessing the effectiveness of various victim support programs, ensuring better outcomes for those in need.
Get Grants for Anti-Trafficking Research & Justice Solutions
Non-profits and research institutions can secure funding to study and combat human trafficking in the US, with a focus on criminal justice policy and victim services. Projects aimed at understanding traffickers and improving responses to labor trafficking are particularly encouraged.
Get Funding: Combat Firearm Violence & Boost Safety
Researchers and evaluators can secure funding to develop and test innovative strategies that reduce firearm violence and mass shootings. This initiative aims to produce actionable insights for improving public safety across the nation.
Get Funding: Boost Forensic Science Tech
Businesses focused on developing advanced instrumental analysis techniques for forensic science can apply for funding to enhance crime lab capabilities. This grant supports innovation in evidence analysis, improving reliability, sensitivity, and onsite testing for law enforcement.
Fund Your Forensic Tech Innovations!
Innovators in forensic science and death investigation can secure funding to develop cutting-edge tools and technologies. This grant supports advancements in crime scene analysis, pathology, and identification of remains.
Get Funding for Forensic Tech R&D
Businesses and researchers can secure funding to develop advanced tools and methods for identifying, analyzing, and preserving forensic evidence. This grant aims to accelerate innovation in forensic science, making it faster, more versatile, and cost-effective.
Fund Research to Fight Fraud & Secure Your Business
This grant from the National Institute of Justice is for organizations researching and evaluating methods to identify, prevent, and reduce white-collar crimes like healthcare fraud, cybercrime, and elder fraud. Funding will support scientifically rigorous projects that advance understanding and effective approaches to combat these financial offenses.
AI for Offender Reentry: Get Funding for Your Tech!
Are you a tech innovator focused on AI? The National Institute of Justice is funding R&D to create AI solutions that help offenders successfully reintegrate into the community and support supervision agencies.