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.
Grant for School Safety Research & Innovation
This grant supports innovative research to enhance school safety and student well-being through collaborations with educators, law enforcement, and mental health experts. Funded projects aim to generate actionable knowledge applicable nationwide.
Get Grants for Crime Reduction Research
Are you a researcher or organization focused on understanding and reducing crime? This grant supports innovative studies that explore how individuals stop committing crimes, aiming to create safer communities and inform policy.
Secure Grant Funding for Evidence Tracking & Reporting
This grant from the National Institute of Justice helps law enforcement agencies improve the inventory, tracking, and reporting of sexual assault kits (SAKs). Fund your efforts to ensure accountability and transparency in processing critical evidence.
Get Grants for Firearm Violence Research & Safety Solutions
Researchers and institutions can apply for funding to investigate and evaluate strategies for reducing firearms violence and its causes. This initiative aims to improve public safety through practical, evidence-based solutions.
Unlock Funding: Analyze Existing Data for Criminal Justice Insights
This program offers grants to researchers and organizations looking to conduct original research by analyzing existing quantitative and qualitative data on juvenile and criminal justice. Fund your innovative analysis and contribute to informing policy and practice with valuable insights.
Get Funding for Anti-Trafficking Research!
Are you a researcher or evaluator focused on combating human trafficking? This grant supports projects that will deepen our understanding and improve criminal justice responses to this crime in the U.S.
Unlock Funding for Crime Prevention Research
Non-profits and academic institutions can secure funding to research and develop evidence-based tools and programs for preventing and intervening in domestic radicalization to violent extremism. This initiative aims to provide crucial insights and resources for criminal justice agencies across the US.
Get Funding for Violence Research | NIJ Grant
Colleges and research institutions can apply for funding to conduct a crucial 24-month planning phase for a multi-year study on violence experienced by college-aged individuals. This grant supports the initial planning for a longitudinal study examining risk, experience, and recovery from various forms of violence.
Grant Funds for Missing & Unidentified Persons Case Resolution
Law enforcement agencies, coroners, and allied professionals can apply for funds to enhance the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). This grant will support efforts to resolve missing and unidentified persons cases nationwide, aiding thousands of families in their search for loved ones.
Unlock Funding for Child Violence Research Grants
Researchers focused on understanding or mitigating childhood exposure to violence can secure funding. This grant supports studies on resilience, poly-victimization, electronic aggression, or improving justice system responses for affected children.
Get Funding for Social & Behavioral Research
Are you an early-career professor in the social or behavioral sciences? This grant offers funding to conduct applied research on critical topics like crime prevention, justice systems, and violence. Expand your research impact and secure support for your innovative projects.
Funding for Violence Against Women Research
Are you a researcher or institution with expertise in violence against women? This grant funds interdisciplinary teams to conduct critical research, evaluations, and planning for the National Institute of Justice.
Fund Your Research on Race & Crime
This program supports experienced and early-career researchers looking to advance knowledge on the intersection of race, crime, and justice. Secure funding to elevate your impactful research and contribute to national discussions.
Get Grants for Forensic Tech Innovation & Adoption
If your business specializes in forensic science RDT&E, this grant can fund your efforts to develop and implement cutting-edge technologies. Receive support for research, technology transfer, and training to advance the criminal justice system.
Unlock Funding for Tech to Boost Offender Supervision
Are you a tech developer or correctional system innovator? This grant funds research and development of mobile device technologies to enhance the supervision and tracking of individuals in community corrections, potentially leading to better outcomes.
Unlock Funding for Policing Innovation & Public Safety
Does your business offer innovative solutions for improving policing practices and public safety? This grant funds research and development in areas like community relations, training, officer wellness, and technology to strengthen law enforcement.
Fund Your Criminal Justice Research: NIJ Visiting Fellows
Are you a researcher or criminal justice professional looking to make a significant impact? The NIJ Visiting Fellows Program offers residency and funding for scholarly contributions that advance criminology and criminal justice research.
Secure Research Funding for Bias Crime Solutions
Are you a researcher or organization dedicated to understanding and combating bias crimes? This grant from the National Institute of Justice supports innovative research that identifies, assesses, and explains the behaviors of bias crime offenders and the experiences of victims.
Get Funding to Prevent Elder Abuse & Exploitation
Non-profits and government agencies can receive funding to plan and pilot innovative programs that protect at-risk seniors from abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. This initiative supports developing and testing evidence-based interventions to safeguard our elderly community.
Unlock Funds for Drug Crime Research & Innovation
Are you involved in criminal justice research focusing on drug trafficking, markets, or use? This grant from the National Institute of Justice offers funding to investigate innovative tools, protocols, and policies that can impact law enforcement and prosecution efforts, particularly in the areas of drug intelligence, community surveillance, and criminal investigations.