NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes
At a glance
NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes is a closed federal grant opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (Department of Justice). The application deadline was June 15, 2026. Individual awards are listed as up to $2.5M, with about 3 awards expected and $2.5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public colleges & universities and 8 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- May 14, 2026Posted
- Jun 15, 2026Application deadline
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
- Close date
- Jun 15, 2026
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $2,500,000
- Est. total funding
- $2,500,000
- Expected awards
- 3
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public colleges & universities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Other Units of Local Government
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
This NOFO seeks to support research and evaluation that advances the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the criminal justice system. The goal of this NOFO is to enhance lawful decision-making and help improve its accuracy and effectiveness through AI applications supporting crime prevention, public safety, and criminal justice systems. Research should explore both the benefits and limitations of AI, addressing potential risks and downstream impacts. NIJ expects to fund studies that explore use cases in policing, corrections, courts, or other criminal justice adjacent areas to examine the suitability of using AI to solve operational problems, as well as evaluate the impacts and outcomes when integrated into criminal justice practice.
Applying for this funding opportunity involves a two-stage process that begins with submission of a concept paper. Based on the merits of the concept paper, NIJ may request that the applicant submit a full proposal. Applicants should not submit a full proposal unless invited. For information on the concept paper format, please see the General Purpose of the Funding section of this NOFO.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 16.560
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
National Institute of Justice
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
202-616-5314
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities, For-profit organizations (not small businesses), Small businesses and 1 more. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $2.5m, total estimated program funding is $2,500,000 and the agency expects to make about 3 awards.
How do I apply for “NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-NIJ-2025-172615), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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