NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime: Nexus with Firearms and Violence
Agency: National Institute of Justice
Assistance Listings
- 16.560 -- National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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 for state, tribal, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice stakeholders that address drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug-related violence. With this FY25 NOFO, NIJ seeks applications in four topic areas: (1) Pattern Identification; (2) Interdiction & Disruption Strategies; (3) Prosecution; and (4) Drug Market Dynamics.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Miscellaneous
- Other
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
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Link to additional information
Closed: June 8, 2026
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-NIJ-2025-172605
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
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 4, 2026
Archive date:
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