NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking

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). Program Details National Institute of Justice is a federal agency that offers the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking grant program to support rd grants. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by National Institute of Justice through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for rd grants should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, tribal governments and Native American organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit businesses. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with National Institute of Justice or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $0 – $2.5M. The application deadline is November 16, 2026 (24 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports rd grants. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541720, 922120, 541715. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by NIJ
• Programs related to applied research

Award details

Award range: $0 – $2.5M. Applications close on November 16, 2026 (24 days remaining).

Categories

Rd Grants