NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data

USDOJ-OJP-NIJ Posted O-NIJ-2026-172645

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data program. This opportunity seeks proposals for rigorous research that examines the accuracy of crime data collection and reporting practices across state and local jurisdictions. The goal is to identify common challenges and develop scalable and widely adoptable best practices to improve data quality and integrity. Of particular interest are studies that examine how agencies collect information regarding offenses to ensure fidelity between reported data and actual events and to strengthen broader data governance practices.

Eligibility

Other units of local government
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$2,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$2,000,000.00
Expected Awards
1
Key Dates
Posted
June 22, 2026
Closes
August 28, 2026 27d
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Institute of Justice
Agency Code
USDOJ-OJP-NIJ
Funding Instrument
Other