NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Corrections

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Opportunity number
O-NIJ-2025-172305
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Up to $3,000,000

Opportunity facts

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

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking rigorous research proposals on topics related to corrections, including special populations in corrections, management and development of the correctional workforce, and the impact of correctional culture and climate on safety and wellness. This funding opportunity is open to a wide range of applicant types, including city/township governments, tribal governments, school districts, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Proposals will be evaluated based on their potential to develop new knowledge and tools that can be applied to reduce crime and advance justice, particularly at the state and local level. The proposal deadline is April 15, 2025.

Typical NIJ awards for this type of research initiative range from approximately $25,000 to $6.9 million, supporting multi-year projects (1-5 years) across various criminal justice domains. The specific award values and project scopes will depend on the research objectives outlined in each successful proposal. There are no details provided regarding the quantity of awards or the geographic location of the work to be performed.

Synopsis

This funding opportunity seeks rigorous proposals on: special populations in corrections, management and development of the correctional workforce, and the impact of correctional culture and climate on safety and wellness. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.

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