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GrantNIJ FY2026 Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Research Grants — O-NIJ-2026-172804

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingTotal program funding $1,800,000; two to three anticipated research grants. No fixed per-applicant award amount or range; NIJ determines individual amounts according to selected proposals, potentially up to the available program total. This is not a guaranteed individual award.

DeadlineMandatory Stage 1: Grants.gov SF-424 due November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Mandatory Stage 2: JustGrants complete application due December 7, 2026 at 8:59 p.m. Eastern. Begin SAM.gov registration/renewal by November 16, 2026.

Required next actionRead NIJ's October 22, 2026 NOFO O-NIJ-2026-172804; register/renew SAM.gov (start by November 16); prepare an eligible rigorous research proposal, budget and required scientific/administrative disclosures; submit SF-424 in Grants.gov by November 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET, then full application in JustGrants by December 7 at 8:59 p.m. ET.

Current statusOpen — NIJ FY2026 competitive federal research grants, posted October 22, 2026; requires complete Grants.gov then JustGrants submission.Source verificationOctober 23, 2026Tracked applicant typesEducational Institution, Governmental Entity, Nonprofit Organization

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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

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Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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Each matrix organizes Priority, Opportunity, Amount, Deadline / Status, Atlas Fit, Why It Fits and Atlas Recommendation. The result helps you focus on practical options rather than chase a single score.