This grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is for research and evaluation projects aimed at understanding and improving services for crime victims. It focuses on two main areas: victim services provided by law enforcement and the impact of technology-facilitated abuse, like deepfakes. The grant offers up to $1.5 million per project.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of entities, including universities, tribal organizations, state and local governments, for-profit organizations, and nonprofits. Individuals can also apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible entity type
- Incomplete application
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Lack of focus on specified research areas
- Insufficient documentation of nonprofit status (if applicable)
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Research team qualifications
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Data management plan
- Timeline for project completion
- Evaluation plan
- Previous research examples or publications
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with one of the specified categories.
- Be aware of the tight application timeline.
- Verify all required registrations are complete before applying.
- Prepare for detailed reporting requirements if awarded.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, state governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, for-profit organizations, special district governments, city or township governments, individuals, county governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and independent school districts.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of entities, including universities, tribal organizations, state and local governments, for-profit organizations, and nonprofits. Individuals can also apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible entity type
- Incomplete application
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Lack of focus on specified research areas
- Insufficient documentation of nonprofit status (if applicable)
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to conduct research and evaluations related to victim services and technology-facilitated abuse. This includes personnel costs, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings.
Total Program Funding
$3,000,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026(22 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility and register with SAM.gov
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget and timeline
- Gather team qualifications and past research examples
- Secure letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit application by August 14, 2026