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O-NIJ-2026-172805

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders

Department of Justice

National Institute of Justice

Last synced: Nov 1, 2026 — Source: grants.gov

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O-NIJ-2026-172805

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NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders

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Discretionary

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Science and Technology and other Research and Development

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16.560 -- National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants

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Synopsis 1

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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Nov 30, 2026

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Nov 30, 2026

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6

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$3,500,000

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$3,500,000

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National Institute of Justice

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This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders. This opportunity seeks proposals for rigorous evaluations of implementations of drone technology to combat violent crime, immigration enforcement, and other law enforcement activities. The goal of this NOFO is to provide actionable information about police implementation of small drones through a collaboration between law enforcement agencies and researchers. NIJ welcomes research and evaluation of drones as first responders (DFR) capabilities, including evaluation of existing capabilities or pilot programs at police departments already using DFR, as well as implementation of new pilot programs or demonstrations. NIJ expects research entities and law enforcement agencies to collaborate on implementing DFR and evaluating operational performance. Law enforcement agencies participating in evaluations will have the option to retain any DFR technology purchased through the NOFO at the study’s conclusion.

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If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity, please contact OJP Response Center at Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) or Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov. Hours of operation are: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday. OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov Agency POC

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