NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Corrections
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-NIJ-2025-172600
- Agency
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National Institute of Justice
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $3,000,000
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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- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- County Governments
- For Profit Organizations
- Small Businesses
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Other
- Special District Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Independent School Districts
- State Governments
- 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 (NIJ), under the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, is soliciting rigorous research and evaluation proposals focused specifically on two topics: (1) management and development of the correctional workforce, and (2) correctional officer safety. Applicants must select one topic per proposal, though multiple proposals may be submitted. The agency prioritizes action-oriented research designs in which jurisdictions actively participate in defining programs, implementing change, and revising practices based on assessment outcomes, with phased implementation plans permitted where warranted. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness to the specified topics, merit of research design, programmatic fit, budget appropriateness, and organizational risk assessment. The application deadline is June 2, 2026, with the posting date of April 30, 2026 providing the submission window for eligible applicants.
Award amounts under the parent NIJ Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants program (CFDA 16.560) typically range from approximately $25,000 to $2.1 million, with project periods generally spanning one to five years. Research and evaluation activities will be conducted at recipient facilities and research sites, frequently in partnership with state and local criminal justice agencies across diverse geographic regions. Award periods for Office of Justice programs generally range from 12 to 36 months, with funds distributed on a quarterly basis. All successful applicants must maintain records for three years following submission of the final expenditure report and comply with uniform administrative requirements established in 2 CFR 200.
Synopsis
This funding opportunity seeks rigorous proposals on: (1) management and development of the correctional workforce; and (2) correctional officer safety. Proposals for research outside of these two topics will not be considered responsive to this NOFO. Applicants may submit more than one proposal; however, only one topic may be submitted per proposal. Applicants are requested to identify the topic addressed in their application on the title page of the proposal narrative. NIJ is particularly interested in applications with research designs that incorporate action-oriented research, where jurisdictions are an integral part of defining the program, implementing change, and revising practices based on assessment of the change. Applicants may propose a phased implementation plan if the research design and questions warrant this approach.
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