NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Justice System Responses to Illegal Immigration
NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Justice System Responses to Illegal Immigration is offered by National Institute of Justice. Max award: $3,000,000. Applications close on Nov 16, 2026.
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172800 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3,000,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | $3,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Who can apply | City or township governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Private institutions of higher education, Small businesses, County governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Summary (excerpt)
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Justice System Responses to Illegal Immigration. This opportunity supports proposals for rigorous, applied research and evaluations examining the adult criminal justice system (courts, law enforcement, jails, prisons, and community supervision) challenges and responses to illegal immigration and crimes committed by aliens while in the U.S. illegally at t…
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