NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety is offered by National Institute of Justice. Max award: $5,000,000. Applications close on Nov 23, 2026.
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172796 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 23, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $5,000,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | $5,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Who can apply | County governments, Special district governments, State governments, City or township governments, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Independent school districts, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Summary (excerpt)
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…
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