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NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime

National Institute of Justice, Department of Justice

Deadline
November 23, 2026
Award size
Up to $1 millionAbout 2 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Better for larger organizations

In plain language

This grant supports research on gender dysphoria and violent crime. It pays for studies that look at how gender dysphoria relates to violence. The money can be used for data analysis and related research.

The money can pay for

  • Research on gender dysphoria and violence
  • Data analysis on violent crime rates
  • Studies on treatment and behavior
  • Analysis of crime trends and factors

Who can apply

Organizations such as nonprofits, small businesses, and government agencies can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Better for larger organizations. This grant is focused on research and data analysis, which may not align with the work of small community nonprofits.

Before you apply

  • No matching funds required
  • Deadline is November 23, 2026
  • Expected number of awards is 2
  • 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 on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime. This opportunity will support foundational research on gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violence and violent behavior. Available empirical evidence regarding this topic is limited, particularly in regard to underlying causal mechanisms. To address these gaps, NIJ is interested in retrospective, secondary data analyses that explore gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violence and violent behavior. Examples include, but are not limited to: • Prevalence rates of violent crime and behavior for this population, to include demographic information and crime type characteristics. • Post-conviction analyses, to include analyses based on individuals who have been incarcerated. • Analyses examining the relationship between violence and…

Read the full description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime. This opportunity will support foundational research on gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violence and violent behavior. Available empirical evidence regarding this topic is limited, particularly in regard to underlying causal mechanisms. To address these gaps, NIJ is interested in retrospective, secondary data analyses that explore gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violence and violent behavior. Examples include, but are not limited to: • Prevalence rates of violent crime and behavior for this population, to include demographic information and crime type characteristics. • Post-conviction analyses, to include analyses based on individuals who have been incarcerated. • Analyses examining the relationship between violence and gender dysphoria diagnosis and/or treatment. • Research on the victim/offender overlap or other contextual factors to interpret trends. • Impact of comorbidities (e.g., substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders) on the relationship between violence and gender dysphoria diagnosis and/or treatment.

Opportunity number
O-NIJ-2026-172802
Posted
October 9, 2026
Total funding
$1 million
Eligible applicants
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Independent school districts
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Special district governments
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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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