National Institute of Justice funds grant programs in the United States. Browse current and recent funding opportunities below — each listing includes eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines. Grantoria aggregates them for free and updates them regularly.
As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 13 National Institute of Justice Grants — 11 open right now. Award amounts range up to $12.5M. The next application deadline is June 2, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
This NOFO supports basic or applied research and development of Innovations in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. These awards support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 2, 2026💰
up to $12,500,000
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…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 2, 2026💰
up to $3,000,000
This NOFO seeks proposals for rigorous applied research and evaluative studies on the forensic science system. The field of forensic science is changing, particularly as technological…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 2, 2026💰
up to $2,000,000
This funding opportunity seeks to fund rigorous and innovative research and evaluation projects to fill knowledge gaps in two topical areas: 1) research on malleable factors…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 3, 2026💰
up to $5,000,000
This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research and evaluation studies to produce practical knowledge that can improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in forensic…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 3, 2026💰
up to $1,500,000
This NOFO seeks applications for rigorous applied research on the intersection of drug crimes and firearms to inform the development of evidence-based tools, practices, and policies…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 8, 2026💰
up to $2,000,000
This NOFO is released by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in partnership with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The funding opportunity seeks to…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 8, 2026💰
up to $3,000,000
This NOFO seeks rigorous, applied evaluative research on: (1) existing police training; (2) officer safety and health; (3) criminal investigations; and (4) policing strategies and tactics.
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 9, 2026💰
up to $5,000,000
This NOFO seeks proposals for evaluation projects to inform policy and practice in the field of youth justice in the following two topics: 1. Evaluations on…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 10, 2026💰
up to $4,000,000
This NOFO seeks to support research and evaluation that advances the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the criminal justice system. The goal of this NOFO…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
up to $2,500,000
This NOFO will support research and evaluation of emerging technology implementation and impact for law enforcement purposes. Topics include policies, trainings, operational and staffing issues; communications…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
up to $3,000,000
How many national institute of justice grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 13 national institute of justice grants, of which 11 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 2, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for national institute of justice grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but national institute of justice grants in this category most often support: Public University, Private University, County Government and Tribal Organization. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from up to $12.5M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse national institute of justice grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
