The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding rigorous applied research on drugs and crime. The goal of this solicitation is to inform the development of evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for state, tribal, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies. The focus is on addressing drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug-related violence. Specifically, NIJ is interested in better understanding drug crime organizations and networks and developing effective approaches to disrupt them. This includes targeting drug-related money laundering, firearms, and human trafficking. The funding instrument type for this opportunity is a Cooperative Agreement, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total program funding is $3,000,000, with an expected number of awards being 4. The opportunity is open to units of local government, and the close date for applications is May 1, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the NIJ FY24 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime: Money Laundering, Firearms, and Human Trafficking webpage. For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center by phone at 800-851-3420 or 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) or email grants@ncjrs.gov.