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NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking

National Institute of Justice

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OpenLast verified: 2026-10-10

About This Grant

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).

Grant Summary

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking is a National Institute of Justice grant providing up to $2.5M for small business, school district, municipality. Applications are due 2026-11-16 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

science_technology_and_other_research_and_development

Eligibility

small businessschool districtmunicipalitytribal governmentnonprofituniversity

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $2.5M

Deadline

2026-11-16

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking 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 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking?

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking is offered by National Institute of Justice. The listing names these applicant types: small business, school district, municipality, tribal government, nonprofit, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.

How much funding does the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking provide?

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking provides up to $2.5M 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 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking deadline?

Applications for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking are due 2026-11-16 (open). 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 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking?

To apply for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking, 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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