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NIJ Grant for Human Trafficking Research and Evaluation

The National Institute of Justice is seeking grant proposals for research and evaluation projects addressing human trafficking in the United States. - Government buyer: National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in collaboration with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). - Opportunity: Discretionary grant under Assistance Listing 16.560; solicitation number O-NIJ-2026-172799. - Requested work: Rigorous research and evaluation focused on understanding, responding to, and reducing human trafficking. Proposed projects may address prevention and preventing further harm, assess federal policies that may unintentionally perpetuate or increase trafficking, or evaluate services for victims. - Funding: $2,500,000 in total program funding; five awards are expected. No specific products, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

Description

This notice of funding opportunity supports rigorous research and evaluation projects focused on understanding, responding to, and reducing human trafficking in the United States. It covers prevention initiatives, evaluation of federal policies that may unintentionally perpetuate or increase trafficking, and applied research or program evaluations supporting effective services for American victims. The program funding is $2,500,000, with five expected awards and a maximum award of $2,500,000. The response deadline is November 16, 2026.

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