NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes
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 crim
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2025-172615 |
| Posted date | 05/14/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jun 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 2,500,000 |
| Award floor | 0 |
| Estimated total funding | 2,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 3 |
| Who can apply | Other Units of Local Government |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 16.560 |
| Description | 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- |
| Agency contact | OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362406 |