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NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking

National Institute of Justice, Department of Justice

Deadline
November 16, 2026in 27 days
Award size
Up to $2.5 millionAbout 5 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps pay for research and evaluation projects about human trafficking in the United States. It focuses on preventing trafficking, looking at federal policies, and improving services for victims.

The money can pay for

  • Research on human trafficking prevention
  • Evaluation of federal policies related to trafficking
  • Applied research to help victims
  • Program evaluations for trafficking services

Who can apply

Private institutions of higher education, small businesses, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and other organizations listed in the eligibility information can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant is for research and evaluation, which may be difficult for a small community nonprofit without research experience or staff.

Before you apply

  • No matching funds required
  • Expected number of awards is 5
  • Deadline is November 16, 2026
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

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From the official listing

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).

Opportunity number
O-NIJ-2026-172799
Posted
October 9, 2026
Total funding
$2.5 million
Eligible applicants
Private institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
Special district governments
State governments
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Assistance listing
16.560 National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants
Agency contact
National Institute of Justice
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
202-616-5314
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