NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
About This Grant
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 and intervention teams that include coordination with law enforcement agencies and school personnel This NOFO seeks rigorous outcome/impact evaluations paired with process/implementation evaluations to assess the effectiveness of activities supported by STOP1 School Violence Act (SVA) projects administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) or similar programs from other sources that align with STOP SVA's goals. To develop practical recommendations for K-12 school safety, applicants are strongly encouraged to work closely with educators, school stakeholders, and communities to develop questions, identify solutions, collect data, and interpret findings. Applicants should: • Clearly describe complex factors and how they will be measured. • Include letters of support confirming secondary data access and explain how datasets will be matched to support the analyses proposed. • Describe data limitations, how they will be addressed, and their potential impact on findings.
Grant Summary
NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety is a National Institute of Justice grant providing up to $5M for tribal government, municipality, small business. Applications are due 2026-11-23 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $5M
2026-11-23
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety 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 School Safety: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 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. The listing names these applicant types: tribal government, municipality, small business, university, school district, nonprofit. 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 School Safety provide?
NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety provides up to $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 School Safety deadline?
Applications for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety are due 2026-11-23 (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 School Safety?
To apply for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety, 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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