NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes
Agency: National Institute of Justice
Assistance Listings: 16.560 -- National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants
Last Updated: May 14, 2026
Description
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 is to enhance lawful decision-making and help improve its accuracy and effectiveness through AI applications supporting crime prevention, public safety, and criminal justice systems. Research should explore both the benefits and limitations of AI, addressing potential risks and downstream impacts. NIJ expects to fund studies that explore use cases in policing, corrections, courts, or other criminal justice adjacent areas to examine the suitability...
of using AI to solve operational problems, as well as evaluate the impacts and outcomes when integrated into criminal justice practice.
Applying for this funding opportunity involves a two-stage process that begins with submission of a concept paper. Based on the merits of the concept paper, NIJ may request that the applicant submit a full proposal. Applicants should not submit a full proposal unless invited. For information on the concept paper format, please see the General Purpose of the Funding section of this NOFO.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Government
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Other Units of Local Government
Grantor contact information
Description
For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, contact the OJP Response Center at Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov, and Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday–Friday.
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Agency POC
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: June 15, 2026
Award
$2,500,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$2,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-NIJ-2025-172615
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 14, 2026
Archive date:
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