# NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-nij-2026-172796-nij-fy-2026-research-and-evaluation-on-school/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364048

> National Institute of Justice is offering grants of up to $5.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 6 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications close on November 23, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172796 |
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 23, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.560 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety. This opportunity will support rigorous research and evaluation projects to fill key gaps regarding K-12 safety, specifically focusing on the development, deployment, and operation of: • Anonymous reporting systems for threats of school violence, including mobile telephone applications, hotlines, and internet websites • School threat assessment and intervention teams that include coordination with law enforcement agencies and school personnel This NOFO seeks rigorous outcome/impact evaluations paired with process/implementation evaluations to assess the effectiveness of activities supported by STOP1 School Violence Act (SVA) projects administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) or similar programs from other sources that align with STOP SVA's goals. To develop practical recommendations for K-12 school safety, applicants are strongly encouraged to work closely with educators, school stakeholders, and communities to develop questions, identify solutions, collect data, and interpret findings. Applicants should: • Clearly describe complex factors and how they will be measured. • Include letters of support confirming secondary data access and explain how datasets will be matched to support the analyses proposed. • Describe data limitations, how they will be addressed, and their potential impact on findings.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety?

National Institute of Justice accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

### What is the deadline for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety?

Closes November 23, 2026 (23 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $5.0 million each. About $5.0 million in total across about 6 awards.