NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders
About This Grant
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders. This opportunity seeks proposals for rigorous evaluations of implementations of drone technology to combat violent crime, immigration enforcement, and other law enforcement activities. The goal of this NOFO is to provide actionable information about police implementation of small drones through a collaboration between law enforcement agencies and researchers. NIJ welcomes research and evaluation of drones as first responders (DFR) capabilities, including evaluation of existing capabilities or pilot programs at police departments already using DFR, as well as implementation of new pilot programs or demonstrations. NIJ expects research entities and law enforcement agencies to collaborate on implementing DFR and evaluating operational performance. Law enforcement agencies participating in evaluations will have the option to retain any DFR technology purchased through the NOFO at the study’s conclusion.
Grant Summary
NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders is a National Institute of Justice grant providing up to $3.5M for small business, school district, nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-11-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Other Units of Local Government
How to Apply
Up to $3.5M
2026-11-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders from National Institute of Justice, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 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 Drones as First Responders: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders?
NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders is offered by National Institute of Justice. The listing names these applicant types: small business, school district, nonprofit, municipality, university, tribal government. 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 Drones as First Responders provide?
NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders provides up to $3.5M 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 Drones as First Responders deadline?
Applications for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders are due 2026-11-30 (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 Drones as First Responders?
To apply for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders, 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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