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

National Institute of Justice (Department of Justice) is accepting applications until November 30, 2026. It lists awards of up to $1.8 million, 3 awards expected, $1.8 million in total.

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Key facts

Opportunity number: O-NIJ-2026-172804
Status: Posted, open
Posted: October 22, 2026
Closes: November 30, 2026
Award ceiling: $1,800,000
Expected awards: 3
Total funding: $1,800,000
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Assistance listing: 16.560 National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants
Contact: National Institute of Justice · [email protected] · 202-616-5314

Who can apply

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

What the agency says

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.

The notice on Grants.gov Full announcement

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All grants open to Private colleges and universities · All grants open to County governments · All grants open to Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status · Everything closing in November 2026

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