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 Research on Race & Justice | NIJ Fellowship
Are you a researcher focusing on race, gender, culture, and crime? The W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship offers funding to advance critical knowledge in these areas, specifically examining the intersection of crime, justice, and culture in diverse U.S. contexts.
Get Grants for DNA Testing to Prove Innocence
This grant from the National Institute of Justice helps cover the costs of postconviction DNA testing for violent felony cases where actual innocence can be proven. Funds are available to identify, review, and analyze biological evidence in these critical situations.
Unlock Funding for Forensic Science Innovations
This grant is for organizations developing advanced forensic science methods and tools to improve criminal justice. Fund groundbreaking research and technology that enhances evidence analysis and interpretation for law enforcement.
Unlock Research Funding for Forensic Science Innovation
Are you involved in basic scientific research for forensic science? This grant from the National Institute of Justice can fund projects that advance knowledge for the criminal justice system.
Get Funding for Policing Tech Research!
Are you involved with state, local, or tribal law enforcement? This grant funds research evaluating how technology impacts policing strategies and outcomes, aiming to improve public safety and crime prevention.
Get Funding for Violence Against Women Research
Nonprofits and research institutions can secure funding for critical research on sexual violence, stalking, and teen dating violence, aiming to improve criminal justice responses and support victims.
Get Funding to Reduce Gun Violence & Boost Safety
Non-profits and research institutions, this is your chance to secure funding for innovative programs, policies, and practices aimed at tackling firearms violence. Your work will contribute to a safer future by accurately measuring and improving violence reduction strategies.
Combat Crime & Get Research Grants: NIJ Funding
Are you involved in social or behavioral science research focused on white-collar crime or public corruption? The National Institute of Justice is seeking proposals to fund innovative approaches to detect, investigate, prosecute, and prevent these crimes.
Grant Funding for Criminal Justice Innovation
This grant from the National Institute of Justice supports innovative research to improve criminal justice policies and practices. Funds are available to explore the physiological effects of stress during restraint and its potential link to unexplained in-custody deaths.
Grant for Safer Workplaces: Reduce Officer Injuries
This grant funds research to find the most effective safety equipment and policies for correctional officers, aiming to reduce injuries and improve on-the-job safety. Businesses or research institutions can apply to conduct these vital comparative evaluations.
Fund Your Teen Dating Violence Research Fellowship
Postdoctoral researchers can secure funding from the National Institute of Justice to analyze existing data on teen dating violence, exploring its predictors and consequences. This fellowship aims to advance our understanding of adolescent relationship abuse through rigorous longitudinal research.
Get Grants for Justice System Innovation!
Are you a researcher or organization focused on improving policing, courts, or corrections? This grant from the National Institute of Justice funds projects that can directly impact federal, state, local, or tribal justice policies and practices.
Grant Funding for Violence Prevention Research
This grant from the National Institute of Justice supports research and evaluation projects focused on understanding and reducing violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women. Projects addressing domestic violence, homicide, sex trafficking, sexual violence, stalking, and teen dating violence are particularly encouraged.
Fund Your Criminal Justice Research & Practice Partnership
Are you a criminal justice practitioner or researcher looking to collaborate? This grant supports innovative partnerships that enhance program assessment, outcome measurement, and policy development, leading to practice- and policy-relevant insights.
Unlock Grants for Violence Prevention & Justice Innovation
This National Institute of Justice grant funds research to understand and prevent domestic radicalization leading to violent extremism. Eligible entities can receive funding to develop evidence-based strategies for criminal justice agencies and communities nationwide.
Get Funding for Bias Crime Research & Victim Support
Non-profits and research institutions can secure funding to develop tools for identifying bias crime victims and conduct innovative surveys. This grant supports research into understanding and addressing hate crime victimization, especially within underserved communities.
Unlock Funding for Justice System Improvements
Researchers focused on improving the criminal justice system are eligible for grants to study systemic errors and "sentinel events." This funding supports research aimed at strengthening the system and preventing future negative outcomes.
Get Funding: Study Violence Prevention Data
Researchers and organizations focused on understanding and preventing intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking can apply for funding to analyze crucial national survey data. This grant supports in-depth analysis of existing datasets to identify trends and inform future prevention strategies.
Fund Your Justice System Research: Grants Available
Are you involved in criminal justice research? The National Institute of Justice is offering grants to study critical aspects of the justice system, from initial arrest to offender reentry, including specific areas like pretrial diversion programs and the impact of incarceration on families.
Get Grants for Criminal Justice Research & Implementation
Criminal justice practitioners can receive funding to research how evidence-based programs are used and implemented in decision-making. This grant supports studies on incorporating research into policy and the practical application of evidence-based practices.