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Closed on Jun 15, 2026

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technology Implementation and Impact for Law Enforcement Purposes

National Institute of Justice · Opportunity number O-NIJ-2025-172616

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 15, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberO-NIJ-2025-172616
AgencyNational Institute of Justice
Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)16.560
PostedMay 14, 2026
DeadlineJun 15, 2026
Award ceiling$3,000,000
Expected number of awards4
Estimated total program funding$3,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryScience technology and other research and development
Last updated hereJun 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

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 strategies associated with technology implementation; and impacts of technology implementation and use on public safety and agency budgets. NIJ encourages researchers and practitioners to partner or build on existing researcher-practitioner partnerships to guide the law enforcement community on the best ways to implement technology to solve contemporary problems in policing. 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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

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

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