NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals
Agency: National Institute of Justice
Assistance Listings
- 16.560 -- National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants
Open opportunityLast Updated: Oct 22, 2026
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Description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals. This opportunity seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of relevant issues through science. Under this NOFO, NIJ is seeking proposals to address one or more of the following topic areas:
1. Research examining the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation, including technology-enabled approaches to enhance detection and investigation.
2. Forensic research to inform and strengthen the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases.
3. Evaluation...
of programs that seek to prevent, intervene in, or respond to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults.
4. Research to inform the development of effective education and intervention programs that address financial fraud against older adults.
Applications proposing research projects not addressing one of these four areas will not be considered.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, please contact OJP Response Center at Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) or Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov. Hours of operation are: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday. OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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Link to additional information
Closing: November 30, 2026
Award
$1,800,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$1,800,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-NIJ-2026-172804
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:
October 22, 2026
Archive date:
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