NIJ FY25 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults

The National Institute of Justice is seeking grant applications for research and evaluation on the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. The solicitation covers five areas: program evaluations for prevention and response efforts, financial fraud and scam-prevention messaging, abusive or neglectful caregivers and related intervention development, forensic research on radiographic and bioinformatic approaches tied to physical abuse, and the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation. It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity with no matching requirement, identified under CFDA 16.560, and it is limited to small businesses. The opportunity lists two expected awards with a maximum award of $1,600,000 and a closing date of May 19, 2026, and applicants may use the NIJ funding page or contact the OJP Response Center for assistance.