Closed on May 14, 2026

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women

National Institute of Justice · Opportunity number O-NIJ-2025-172572

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	O-NIJ-2025-172572
Agency	National Institute of Justice Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	16.560
Posted	Mar 19, 2026
Deadline	May 14, 2026
Award ceiling	$3,700,000
Expected number of awards	5
Estimated total program funding	$3,700,000
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Cooperative agreement
Category	Science technology and other research and development
Last updated here	May 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

This NOFO seeks applications for grant funding to conduct research and evaluation projects examining a broad range of topics to reduce violence against women (VAW), including the crimes of domestic violence (DV) and family violence (FV); intimate partner violence (IPV); rape, sex trafficking, sexual violence (SV); stalking; and teen dating violence (TDV), also known as adolescent relationship abuse (ARA), along with the trauma that results from these crimes and the associated criminal justice system response, procedures, and policies. NIJ also seeks to invest in high-quality evaluations focused on testing programs, practices, models, or interventions aimed at (1) enhancing engagement with the justice system for women and girls who have been victimized and (2) improving accountability within the criminal justice system from individuals who engage in or perpetrate violence against women and girls. This program furthers the DOJ’s mission by supporting the development of new knowledge and tools to address the challenges of crime and justice in the United States through fundamental research.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

Small businesses
Public and state colleges and universities
County governments
Other Native American tribal organizations
For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Private colleges and universities
State governments
Federally recognized tribal governments
Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
City or township governments
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Special district governments

Who should take a closer look

Small businesses
Nonprofits
Colleges and universities
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations
Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Tribal institutions of higher education, Federal agencies, Institutions with demonstrated expertise or experience , and Other Units of Local Government

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

Related open opportunities

NIJ FY 2026 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)

National Institute of Justice · O-NIJ-2026-172798

Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 (31 days left) Up to: $5,943,493 Science technology and other research and development

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Before you apply

Read the full official notice, including the evaluation criteria.
Confirm your organization type and location are eligible.
Check your SAM.gov registration is active.
Note the exact deadline time and time zone in the notice.