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

The National Institute of Justice seeks proposals for research on the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly individuals. Project goals include identifying technology-related risk factors and patterns associated with elder fraud, evaluating artificial intelligence and data-driven tools for detection and evidence development, and assessing response approaches to improve fraud recognition, reporting, and recovery. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to apply. Applications require a two-step submission process. Applicants must submit the SF-424 form in Grants.gov by November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET, followed by the full application package in JustGrants by December 7, 2026, at 8:59 p.m. ET. Required components include a proposal narrative, a web-based budget detail worksheet, standard applicant forms, biographical sketches, and current/pending support forms. Evaluation criteria are project design and implementation (40%), potential impact (25%), capabilities and competencies (15%), and the budget (15%).