NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks rigorous research and evaluation projects that address critical gaps in K‑12 school safety. Applicants will evaluate anonymous reporting systems (apps, hotlines, websites) and school threat‑assessment/intervention teams, focusing on outcomes, impact, and implementation processes. The work must align with the STOP‑1 School Violence Act and involve close collaboration with educators, school stakeholders, and community partners. Proposals should detail measurement strategies, data‑access letters, and mitigation of data limitations. Up to six awards are anticipated, with a total estimated funding pool of $5 million. • Targeted research on anonymous threat‑reporting tools and threat‑assessment teams. • Requires both outcome/impact and process/implementation evaluations. • Must coordinate with law‑enforcement and school personnel; letters of support and data‑access plans are mandatory. • Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement; eligible applicants include state, local, tribal, nonprofit, higher‑education, and for‑profit entities. • Deadline: 23 Nov 2026; anticipated award ceiling $5 M (total pool).