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NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals

National Institute of Justice (USDOJ) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals is a federal competitive grant from National Institute of Justice for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $1.8M. Eligible applicants: For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Small. The application deadline is November 30, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
Up to $1.8M
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals. This opportunity seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of relevant issues through science. Under this NOFO, NIJ is seeking proposals to address one or more of the following topic areas: 1. Research examining the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation, including technology-enabled approaches to enhance detection and investigation. 2. Forensic research to inform and strengthen the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases. 3. Evaluation of programs that seek to prevent, intervene in, or respond to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. 4. Research to inform the development of effective education and intervention programs that address financial fraud against older adults. Applications proposing research projects not addressing one of these four areas will not be considered.

Who can apply

For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; County governments; State governments; Independent school districts; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number O-NIJ-2026-172804. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source