NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime
Updated
Grant from the National Institute of Justice, open to small businesses. Closes Nov 23, 2026, 34 days left.
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172802 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Field | Science, technology and other research and development |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Expected number of awards | 2 |
| Total program funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required |
| Assistance listing | 16.560 |
| Posted | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 23, 2026 (34 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar |
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime. This opportunity will support foundational research on gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violence and violent behavior. Available empirical evidence regarding this topic is limited, particularly in regard to underlying causal mechanisms.
To address these gaps, NIJ is interested in retrospective, secondary data analyses that explore gender dysphoria, its treatment, and the perpetration of violence and violent behavior. Examples include, but are not limited to: • Prevalence rates of violent crime and behavior for this population, to include demographic information and crime type characteristics. • Post-conviction analyses, to include analyses based on individuals who have been incarcerated. • Analyses examining the relationship between violence and gender dysphoria diagnosis and/or treatment. • Research on the victim/offender overlap or other contextual factors to interpret trends. • Impact of comorbidities (e.g., substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders) on the relationship between violence and gender dysphoria diagnosis and/or treatment.
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Science, technology and other research and development grants right now
There are 99 open federal grants in science, technology and other research and development that small businesses may apply for; 46 close within 30 days. The median award ceiling is $1.2 million; this grant offers up to $1.0 million. The agencies offering the most are Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, U.S. National Science Foundation and National Institute of Justice. Grants in this field stay open a median of 154 days; this one is open for 45 days.
Who has won this program before
- Research Triangle Institute $13.2 million · from Jan 1, 2024
- University Of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education $12.4 million · from Jan 1, 2018
- The CNA Corporation $7.0 million · from Jan 1, 2025
- National Policing Institute $3.0 million · from Jan 1, 2024
- Icahn School Of Medicine AT Mount Sinai $2.5 million · from Jan 1, 2021
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