NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals
Open Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-NIJ-2026-172804
- Agency
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National Institute of Justice
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $1,800,000
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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- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- County Governments
- Special District Governments
- For Profit Organizations
- Small Businesses
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Independent School Districts
- Tribal Organizations (Not 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 on the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly individuals with an SF-424 due November 30, 2026 and a complete application due December 7, 2026. The Office of Justice Programs will award 2 to 3 grants totaling $1,800,000 with performance periods up to 60 months and anticipated award date of February 1, 2027.
Eligible applicants include state and local governments, higher education institutions (public and private), counties, special district governments, for-profit organizations, small businesses, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), tribal governments (federally recognized and not federally recognized), and independent school districts. No cost share or match is required.
NIJ is seeking proposals addressing one or more of four topic areas: research examining emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation detection and investigation; forensic research to strengthen investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases; evaluation of programs preventing, intervening in, or responding to elder abuse and financial exploitation; and research informing development of effective education and intervention programs addressing financial fraud against older adults. Applications not addressing one of these four areas will not be considered.
The proposal narrative must not exceed 30 pages. Evaluation weighting is: Statement of Problem (5%), Project Design and Implementation (40%), Capabilities and Competencies (15%), Potential Impact (25%), and Budget (15%). Required components include Budget Detail Worksheet, Biographical Sketch forms, Current and Pending Support forms, data management plans, and research independence statements. Applicants must demonstrate rigorous research methodologies and clear dissemination strategies for scholarly and practitioner-focused products.
SAM.gov registration is required by November 16, 2026. Applications submit via Grants.gov followed by JustGrants. The opportunity operates under CFDA 16.560, National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
Synopsis
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals. This opportunity seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of relevant issues through science. Under this NOFO, NIJ is seeking proposals to address one or more of the following topic areas: 1. Research examining the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation, including technology-enabled approaches to enhance detection and investigation. 2. Forensic research to inform and strengthen the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases. 3. Evaluation of programs that seek to prevent, intervene in, or respond to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. 4. Research to inform the development of effective education and intervention programs that address financial fraud against older adults. Applications proposing research projects not addressing one of these four areas will not be considered.
Files
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| PKG00294440.pdf |
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