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National Institute of Justice · United States

NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals

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National Institute of Justice expects to make 3 awards of up to $1.8 million each, from a total budget of $1.8 million. Applications close on 30 Nov 2026. Eligible applicant types include native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), city or township governments, private institutions of higher education and 10 more.

About this call

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals. This opportunity seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of relevant issues through science. Under this NOFO, NIJ is seeking proposals to address one or more of the following topic areas:

1. Research examining the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation, including technology-enabled approaches to enhance detection and investigation.

2. Forensic research to inform and strengthen the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases.

3. Evaluation of programs that seek to prevent, intervene in, or respond to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults.

4. Research to inform the development of effective education and intervention programs that address financial fraud against older adults.

Applications proposing research projects not addressing one of these four areas will not be considered.

Who can apply

• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• City or township governments
• Private institutions of higher education
• Independent school districts
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• State governments
• Small businesses
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• County governments
• Special district governments
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

How to apply

1. Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
2. Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
3. Register with Grants.gov and set up a Workspace for this opportunity, with the right roles for your organisation.
4. Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
5. Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

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Where to apply

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Contact

National Institute of Justice · OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov · 202-616-5314

Where these facts come from

Official sources

Official call page · Funder's programme page

Facts on this page come from the funder’s official data, taken on 13 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.

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