Closed · O-NIJ-2025-172572 · CFDA 16.560 · Discretionary

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institute of Justice, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $3.7M
Award range
Closed
Status
May 11, 2026
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women is a closed discretionary listing from National Institute of Justice that offered Up to $3,700,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $3.7M
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
16.560
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women - is cataloged under number O-NIJ-2025-172572 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.560, posted by National Institute of Justice. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 19, 2026 and last updated on March 20, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $3,700,000. The agency has projected $3.7 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $3.7 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $740,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 11, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $3,700,000

Close Date

May 11, 2026

Posted

March 19, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$3,700,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This NOFO seeks applications for grant funding to conduct research and evaluation projects examining a broad range of topics to reduce violence against women (VAW), including the crimes of domestic violence (DV) and family violence (FV); intimate partner violence (IPV); rape, sex trafficking, sexual violence (SV); stalking; and teen dating violence (TDV), also known as adolescent relationship abuse (ARA), along with the trauma that results from these crimes and the associated criminal justice system response, procedures, and policies. NIJ also seeks to invest in high-quality evaluations focused on testing programs, practices, models, or interventions aimed at (1) enhancing engagement with the justice system for women and girls who have been victimized and (2) improving accountability within the criminal justice system from individuals who engage in or perpetrate violence against women and girls. This program furthers the DOJ’s mission by supporting the development of new knowledge and tools to address the challenges of crime and justice in the United States through fundamental research.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 16.560

National Institute of Justice Research Grants

U.S. Department of Justice

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Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday–Friday For assistance with SAM.gov (registration/renewal): SAM.gov Help Desk Web: SAM.gov Help Desk (Federal Service Desk) Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Monday–Friday, except on federal holidays For assistance with Grants.gov (registration, submission of the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424): Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline Phone: 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035 Email: support@grants.gov Web: Grants.gov Customer Support Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays For assistance with JustGrants (registration, submission of full application): JustGrants Service Desk Phone: 833-872-5175 Email: JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET Monday–Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays. For procedures related to unforeseen technical issues beyond the control of the applicant that impact submission by the deadlines, see Experiencing Technical Issues Preventing Submission of an Application (Technical Waivers) . OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 19, 2026
Close Date May 11, 2026
Last Updated March 20, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women", offered by National Institute of Justice. It is associated with CFDA program 16.560. This NOFO seeks applications for grant funding to conduct research and evaluation projects examining a broad range of topics to reduce violence against women (VAW), including the crimes of domestic vi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 11, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $3,700,000. Total estimated funding: $3,700,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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