Synopsis

This NOFO seeks applications for rigorous applied research on the intersection of drug crimes and firearms to inform the development of evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for state, tribal, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice stakeholders that address drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug-related violence. With this FY25 NOFO, NIJ seeks applications in four topic areas: (1) Pattern Identification; (2) Interdiction & Disruption Strategies; (3) Prosecution; and (4) Drug Market Dynamics.
Response Date	Jun 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	May 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	2,000,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, State governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Small businesses, County governments

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Other Units of Local Government

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Institute of Justice
Link to Additional Information:	Full Announcement
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-616-5314

CFDA Program(s)

• 16.560: National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants