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

Q: When is the deadline for NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals?

The deadline is November 30, 2026.

Q: Who is eligible for NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals?

Eligible applicants: State governments; Private colleges & universities; County governments; Special district governments; For-profit businesses; Small businesses; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; City & township governments.

National Institute of Justice

Federal

Funding Amount

Up to $1.8M

Deadline

November 30, 2026

16 days left

Number of Awards

Grant Type

Federal

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

State governments
Private colleges & universities
County governments
Special district governments
For-profit businesses
Small businesses
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
City & township governments

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Applications proposing research projects not addressing one of these four areas will not be considered.

Overview

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:

Research examining the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation, including technology-enabled approaches to enhance detection and investigation.
Forensic research to inform and strengthen the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases.
Evaluation of programs that seek to prevent, intervene in, or respond to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults.
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.