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NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data

National Institute of Justice

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Closing in 24 daysLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data program. This opportunity seeks proposals for rigorous research that examines the accuracy of crime data collection and reporting practices across state and local jurisdictions. The goal is to identify common challenges and develop scalable and widely adoptable best practices to improve data quality and integrity. Of particular interest are studies that examine how agencies collect information regarding offenses to ensure fidelity between reported data and actual events and to strengthen broader data governance practices.

Grant Summary

NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data is a National Institute of Justice grant providing up to $2M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-07-30 (closing in 24 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

sciencetechnology

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $2M

Deadline

2026-07-30

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data from National Institute of Justice, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institute of Justice before the deadline.
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NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data?

NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data is offered by National Institute of Justice and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data provide?

NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data provides up to $2M per award from National Institute of Justice. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data deadline?

Applications for NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data are due 2026-07-30 (closing in 24 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institute of Justice, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data?

To apply for NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institute of Justice.

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