US grant · National Institute of Justice
NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals
Up to $1,800,000 Closes November 30, 2026
Official listing and how to apply Full funding notice
Source: Grants.gov · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | National Institute of Justice |
|---|---|
| Part of | Department of Justice |
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172804 |
| Amount per award | Up to $1,800,000 |
| Total funding available | $1,800,000 |
| Opens | October 22, 2026 |
| Closes | November 30, 2026 (20 days left) |
| Who can apply | Schools and universities, Businesses, Government, Nonprofits, Tribal organizations |
| Applicant types listed | For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Special district governments; Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Independent school districts; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| State or area | Nationwide |
| Cost sharing or match | Not required |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Grants.gov |
| Last checked | November 10, 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Grants.gov:
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.
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