# NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-nij-2026-172799-nij-fy-2026-research-and-evaluation-on-human/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364059

> National Institute of Justice is offering grants of up to $2.5 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 5 awards worth $2.5 million in total. Applications close on November 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172799 |
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.5 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $2.5 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
- 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 the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking. This opportunity supports proposals for rigorous research and evaluation projects to better understand, respond to, and reduce Human Trafficking in the United States in three areas: (1) prevention, including justice system and other initiatives to prevent trafficking in the first place or to prevent further harm after it has occurred, (2) evaluation of federal policies that may have the unintended consequence of perpetuating or increasing human trafficking, and (3) applied research and program evaluations that directly support effective services for American victims. This NOFO is released by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in collaboration with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking?

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 Human Trafficking?

Closes November 16, 2026 (16 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.5 million each. About $2.5 million in total across about 5 awards.