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NIJ Emerging Technology Implementation and Impact for Law Enforcement

NIJ Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technology Implementation and Impact for Law Enforcement Purposes

Funds law-enforcement technology evaluations through NIJ research grants.

ClosedNational Institute of JusticeUnited States

The National Institute of Justice administers this FY25 research grant NOFO for emerging technology implementation and impact in law enforcement. The opportunity uses a two-stage concept-paper process and has USD 3,000,000 available as the total funding pool. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, can apply directly alongside governments, universities, and nonprofits. The NOFO focus…

Rigorous evaluations of emerging technology implementations for law enforcement, including operational impacts, staffing, training, communications strategies, public-safety effects, and agency budget impacts.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$3M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ojp.gov