FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime
🏛 National Institute of Justice (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research organizations, academic institutions, and nonprofit entities interested in conducting empirical research on gender dysphoria and its relationship to violent crime. Applicants must be able to conduct rigorous secondary data analyses or retrospective research using existing datasets. The grant supports foundational research examining prevalence rates, post-conviction patterns, treatment impacts, and comorbidities affecting this population.
Research institutions, universities, and qualified research nonprofits may apply. Federal agencies and state/local government entities may also be eligible under NIJ guidelines. Researchers must have access to appropriate datasets or data sources for analysis.
This is a national opportunity open to researchers nationwide. Projects focusing on secondary data analysis, retrospective studies, and empirical research examining correlations between gender dysphoria treatment and violent behavior outcomes are prioritized.
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Program description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime. This opportunity will support foundational research on gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violence and violent behavior. Available empirical evidence regarding this topic is limited, particularly in regard to underlying causal mechanisms. To address these gaps, NIJ is interested in retrospective, secondary data analyses that explore gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violence and violent behavior. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Prevalence rates of violent crime and behavior for this population, to include demographic information and crime type characteristics.
• Post-conviction analyses, to include analyses based on individuals who have been incarcerated.
• Analyses examining the relationship between violence and gender dysphoria diagnosis and/or treatment.
• Research on the victim/offender overlap or other contextual factors to interpret trends.
• Impact of comorbidities (e.g., substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders) on the relationship between violence and gender dysphoria diagnosis and/or treatment.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Research Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Data Access or Data Sharing Agreements
- Literature Review
- Curriculum Vitae of Key Personnel
Program contact
- 👤 National Institute of Justice
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-616-5314
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.560 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$18,393,640
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$13,250,000
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$12,361,120
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$6,998,958
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$5,997,434
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$5,691,859
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$4,581,851
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$4,501,620
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$4,000,000
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$3,416,415
Top States by Funding
- NC 10 awards $42.3M
- VA 14 awards $28.8M
- PA 3 awards $14.3M
- CA 8 awards $13.3M
- MA 12 awards $12.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.560). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $57,808,937 | |
| 2025 | $3,183,371 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Research institutions, academic organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies engaged in criminal justice research. You must demonstrate capacity to conduct rigorous empirical analysis.
What types of research are supported?
Secondary data analyses, retrospective studies, and empirical research on gender dysphoria, its treatment, and violent crime correlations. Victim/offender overlap and comorbidity analyses are also relevant.
Is there a deadline for applications?
The funding opportunity closes November 23, 2026. Check NIJ's website for any updates to this fixed deadline.
What is the typical award size?
Awards up to $1,000,000 are available, though specific amounts vary by proposal scope and research design quality.
Can I conduct primary research or surveys?
This NOFO prioritizes secondary data analyses and retrospective research using existing datasets rather than new primary data collection.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly articulate your research questions and hypotheses about gender dysphoria, treatment, and violent crime correlations.
- Demonstrate prior access to or a clear plan to obtain appropriate datasets for your analysis.
- Address potential confounding variables like substance use disorders and mental health comorbidities explicitly.
- Include expertise on your team in both gender dysphoria research and criminal justice methodology.
- Propose analyses that contribute new empirical evidence where current literature has significant gaps.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals lacking clear research questions or theoretical frameworks struggle. Applications without demonstrated access to quality datasets or rigorous analytical plans often fail. Vague methodology sections that don't address causation versus correlation concerns are frequently rejected.
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