NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Policing Practices
ID: 357991Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Justice (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ)

Award Range

$0 - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357991

Additional Information

https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2025-172299
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is offering a funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Policing Practices," aimed at supporting rigorous, applied evaluative research in various aspects of policing. The research topics include police conduct and community interactions, officer safety and wellness, criminal investigations, and alternative traffic enforcement models, with the possibility for investigator-initiated proposals on other relevant policing issues. This grant, which does not require cost sharing or matching, has an award ceiling of $5 million and is open to eligible applicants, including other units of local government. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is March 20, 2025, and for further assistance, they can contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420 or via email at grants@ncjrs.gov.

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    grants@ncjrs.gov
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