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National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Funding and Awards represent the research and evaluation grant programs from the Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice, which funds criminal justice research across a broad range of topics. NIJ offers competitive, discretionary, formula, and non-competitive grant types, managed through the DOJ's Justice Grants System (JustGrants).
Current and recent funding priorities include research on violence against women, abuse and financial exploitation of older adults, graduate research fellowships, school safety evaluations, and a wide range of other criminal justice topics. Questions on open notices of funding opportunity must be submitted to the OJP Response Center.
Eligible applicants include state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Funding amounts vary by program and research scope.
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Questions on open notices of funding opportunity Because most notices of funding opportunity are competitive, we cannot have individual conversations concerning the notices with prospective applicants. Any questions concerning open notices of funding opportunity should be submitted to the OJP Response Center by phone 800-851-3420 (TTY at 202-353-5556) or by email at [email protected] .
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- Any - Competitive Competitive Discretionary Formula Continuation Non-Competitive Noncompetitive Discretionary Closing Date Posting Date Title NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women Application JustGrants Deadline NIJ FY25 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults Application JustGrants Deadline NIJ FY25 Graduate Research Fellowship Application JustGrants Deadline Learn about JustGrants, DOJ’s grants management system.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: State, local, tribal, and territorial governments; nonprofits; institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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