Open · O-NIJ-2026-172645 · CFDA 16.560 · Discretionary

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

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

up to $2M
Award range
Open
Status
18d
Days left
1
Expected awards

The verdict

NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data is an open discretionary opportunity from National Institute of Justice, offering Up to $2,000,000 across 1 expected award. Applications close in 18 days.

up to $2M
award range
Open
18 days left
1
expected award
16.560
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data - is cataloged under number O-NIJ-2026-172645 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.560, posted by National Institute of Justice. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 22, 2026 and last updated on July 21, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $2,000,000. The agency has projected $2.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $2.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.0 million. 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. Applications close on August 28, 2026 - roughly 18 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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 $2,000,000

Close Date

August 28, 2026

Posted

June 22, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$2,000,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

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

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 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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Agency Contact

Name: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only); Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov; Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 22, 2026
Close Date August 28, 2026
Last Updated July 21, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data", offered by National Institute of Justice. It is associated with CFDA program 16.560. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 28, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $2,000,000. Total estimated funding: $2,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
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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