NIJs launches Research and Evaluation on Corrections Program

Deadline: 15-Apr-25

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has launched the Research and Evaluation on Corrections Program.

This funding opportunity seeks rigorous proposals on: special populations in corrections, management and development of the correctional workforce, and the impact of correctional culture and climate on safety and wellness.

Program Goal

The National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants program fosters the development of new knowledge and tools that can be applied to reduce crime and advance justice, particularly at the state and local level.

Program Objectives

Develop, demonstrate, and evaluate programs and practices relevant to criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victims’ services outcomes.
Identify and analyze the causes and correlates of crime.
Improve the functioning of the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
Develop new methods for the prevention and reduction of crime.
Develop new methods to detect, investigate, and prosecute crime.
Enhance the justice research infrastructure.

Funding Information

Award Ceiling: $3,000,000

Period of Performance

Anticipated Period of Performance Duration: To be determined by the period of performance of awarded applications. Successful applicants will be expected to complete the work proposed within a five-year (60 Months) period of performance.

Eligibility Criteria

The types of entities that are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:
- Government Entities
  - State governments
  - County governments
  - City or township governments
  - Special district governments
  - Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized)
  - Native American Tribal governments (other than federally recognized)
- Educational Organizations
  - Independent school districts
  - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
  - Private institutions of higher education
- Public Housing Organizations
  - Public housing authorities
  - Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit Organizations
  - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other than institutions of higher education
  - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- For-Profit Organizations
  - Small businesses
  - Organizations other than Small businesses

For more information, visit Grants.gov.