NIJ Research and Evaluation of Technology for Criminal Justice

This program funds rigorous research and evaluation of technology applications for criminal justice — with emphasis on artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, risk assessment tools, and emerging law enforcement technologies. NIJ seeks evaluations of efficacy, bias, fairness, and operational impact. It sits under NIJ's 'Technology' research portfolio. The FY25 cycle includes two companion solicitations: AI for Criminal Justice Purposes (O-NIJ-2025-172615, deadline June 15, 2026) and Emerging Technology Implementation and Impact for Law Enforcement Purposes (O-NIJ-2025-172616, same deadline). The AI solicitation used a two-stage process: Letter of Intent approximately June 15, 2026, followed by an invited full proposal approximately July 15, 2026.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.