NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-NIJ-2025-172317
- 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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- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- City/Township Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Special District Governments
- For Profit Organizations
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Other
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- State Governments
- County Governments
- Small Businesses
- Points of contact
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- JustGrants Help Desk justgrants.support@usdoj.gov (833) 872-5175
- grants@ncjrs.gov (800) 851-3420
- <Unknown> support@grants.gov (800) 518-4726
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking grant applications for research and evaluation projects that advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the criminal justice system. The goal is to improve the fairness, accuracy, and effectiveness of criminal justice processes through AI applications in crime prevention, public safety, and justice system decision-making. Research should explore both the benefits and limitations of AI, addressing potential risks and downstream impacts, with an emphasis on transparency, accountability, and civil rights protections. The application deadline is March 4, 2025.
The funding opportunity is part of the NIJ Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants program, which supports scientific research across various criminal justice domains. Recent award amounts have ranged from approximately $25,000 to $6.9 million, with awards typically supporting multi-year research projects (1-5 years). Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities, such as tribal organizations, state and local governments, nonprofits, and higher education institutions.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This funding opportunity seeks to support research and evaluation that advances the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the criminal justice system. The goal is to improve the accuracy, and effectiveness of criminal justice processes through AI applications in crime prevention, public safety, and justice system decision-making. Research should explore both the benefits and limitations of AI, addressing potential risks and downstream impacts. Emphasis is placed on transparency, accountability, and civil rights protections. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.
Update #1 ·
This funding opportunity seeks to support research and evaluation that advances the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the criminal justice system. The goal is to improve the fairness, accuracy, and effectiveness of criminal justice processes through AI applications in crime prevention, public safety, and justice system decision-making. Research should explore both the benefits and limitations of AI, addressing potential risks and downstream impacts. Emphasis is placed on transparency, accountability, and civil rights protections. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.
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