National Institute of Justice Announces Funding Opportunity for Research to Reduce Violence Against Women

April 28, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to conduct research and evaluation projects examining a broad range of topics to reduce violence against women. 

Research and evaluation topics include domestic violence and family violence, intimate partner violence, rape, sex trafficking, sexual violence, stalking, and teen dating violence, along with the trauma that results from these crimes and the associated criminal justice system response, procedures, and policies.

Applications will be submitted in a two-step process, each with its own deadline: May 11 (Grants.gov), and May 18 (JustGrants).

For additional information, read the full NOFO.