Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #O-NIJ-2025-172572
NIJ Grant for Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women
Buyer
National Institute of Justice
Posted
March 19, 2026
Respond By
May 11, 2026
Identifier
O-NIJ-2025-172572
NAICS
541720
This opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), under the Department of Justice, seeks grant applications for research and evaluation projects focused on reducing violence against women. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Department of Justice - Scope of Work: - Research and evaluation services addressing violence against women, including domestic violence, family violence, intimate partner violence, rape, sex trafficking, sexual violence, stalking, and teen dating violence - Projects should evaluate programs, practices, models, or interventions to improve justice system engagement and accountability for victimized women and girls - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $3,700,000 - Up to five awards expected - Funding instrument: Cooperative agreement - Eligibility: - Open to educational institutions, businesses, government entities, tribal organizations, and nonprofits - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on high-quality, actionable research and evaluation - No specific products or OEMs are being procured; this is a grant for research and evaluation services
Description
This NOFO seeks applications for grant funding to conduct research and evaluation projects examining a broad range of topics to reduce violence against women, including domestic violence, family violence, intimate partner violence, rape, sex trafficking, sexual violence, stalking, and teen dating violence. The program aims to support high-quality evaluations focused on testing programs, practices, models, or interventions to enhance engagement with the justice system for victimized women and girls and improve accountability within the criminal justice system. The funding supports the development of new knowledge and tools to address crime and justice challenges in the United States through fundamental research.