Plain-language brief
What this opportunity funds
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime. This opportunity is a collaboration between the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It will fund research and evaluation projects to understand the needs of crime victims and survivors and to help improve services they receive. Funding is available for projects in two categories: • Category 1: Research on Victims of Crime and Victim Services o Provides funding for two topic areas: Research on law enforcement-based victim services; and Evaluation of other programs that provide victim services. • Category 2: Research on the Extent and Effects of Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA), including Nonconsensual Disclosure of Digitally Manipulated Images (i.e., deepfakes) o Provides funding for research to support victims of TFA and reduce the risk of revictimization.
Eligibility at a glance
- Eligible applicants
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, City or township governments, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Special district governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), County governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), State governments
- Eligible locations
- See official notice
- Eligible activities
- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Matching requirement
- Not specified
- Registration
- SAM.gov, Grants.gov
Application process
- Read the complete official notice and confirm every eligibility rule.
- Complete required registrations early; federal registrations can take time.
- Build the budget, work plan, evidence, and attachments requested by the sponsor.
- Submit through the official portal and retain the confirmation.
Change history
No material changes have been recorded since this opportunity entered the hub.