NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking
Open Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-NIJ-2026-172799
- Agency
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National Institute of Justice
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $2,500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Small Businesses
- Independent School Districts
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- State Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- For Profit Organizations
- Special District Governments
- City/Township Governments
- County Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
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- OJP Response Center ojp.responsecenter@usdoj.gov (800) 851-3420
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Justice is soliciting applications for research and evaluation projects on human trafficking, with applications due November 16, 2026, and up to five awards totaling $2.5 million anticipated by January 1, 2027. No cost share is required.
Eligible applicants include state and local governments, county and city/township governments, special district governments, tribal governments (federally recognized and non-federally recognized tribal organizations), public and private higher education institutions, independent school districts, public or Indian housing authorities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, small businesses, and for-profit organizations.
The program supports rigorous research and evaluation addressing three topic areas: (1) justice system and other initiatives to prevent trafficking or prevent further harm after occurrence, (2) evaluation of federal policies that may have unintended consequences perpetuating or increasing trafficking, and (3) applied research and program evaluations directly supporting effective services for American trafficking victims. Proposals must include cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses where applicable for evaluation research.
The project narrative is limited to 30 pages (double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins) and is scored across five sections: Statement of the Problem (5 percent), Project Design and Implementation (40 percent), Capabilities and Competencies (15 percent), Potential Impact (25 percent), and Budget (15 percent). Required application components include biographical sketches, current and pending support documentation, and a data management and sharing plan.
The performance period is 60 months. A two-step submission process is required: SF-424 completion in Grants.gov by November 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET, followed by full application submission in JustGrants by November 23, 2026, at 8:59 p.m. ET. NIJ is releasing this opportunity in collaboration with the Office for Victims of Crime.
CFDA: 16.560.
Synopsis
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking. This opportunity supports proposals for rigorous research and evaluation projects to better understand, respond to, and reduce Human Trafficking in the United States in three areas: (1) prevention, including justice system and other initiatives to prevent trafficking in the first place or to prevent further harm after it has occurred, (2) evaluation of federal policies that may have the unintended consequence of perpetuating or increasing human trafficking, and (3) applied research and program evaluations that directly support effective services for American victims. This NOFO is released by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in collaboration with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
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