NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Policing Practices

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Opportunity number
O-NIJ-2025-172299
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Up to $5,000,000

Opportunity facts

Assistance listings
Funding instrument
Grant
Category
  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Eligible applicants
  • County Governments
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
  • Public or Indian Housing Auth.
  • Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Other
  • Special District Governments
  • For Profit Organizations
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Small Businesses
  • City/Township Governments
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
  • Independent School Districts
  • Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
  • State Governments
  • Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
Points of contact
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking rigorous, applied evaluative research proposals through the FY25 Research and Evaluation of Policing Practices grant opportunity. The research should focus on one or more of the following areas: (1) police conduct and police-community interactions; (2) officer safety, health, and wellness; (3) criminal investigations; and (4) alternative traffic enforcement models. NIJ also welcomes investigator-initiated proposals on other policing topics. Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities such as county governments, higher education institutions, public housing authorities, and nonprofits. Proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of the research design, the qualifications of the research team, and the potential impact of the findings. The application deadline is March 20, 2025.

This grant opportunity is part of the National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants program, which typically provides multi-year project grants ranging from $25,000 to $6.9 million. The funding supports scientific research and evaluation projects aimed at developing knowledge and tools to reduce crime, advance justice, and improve criminal justice practices at the state and local level.

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Update #2 · Latest ·

This funding opportunity seeks rigorous, applied evaluative research on: (1) police conduct and police-community interactions; (2) officer safety, health, and wellness; and (3) criminal investigations. NIJ also welcomes investigator-initiated proposals in other policing topics. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.

Update #1 ·

This funding opportunity seeks rigorous, applied evaluative research on: (1) police conduct and police-community interactions; (2) officer safety, health, and wellness; (3) criminal investigations; and (4) alternative traffic enforcement models. NIJ also welcomes investigator-initiated proposals in other policing topics. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.

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