NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Drones as First Responders
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 activ…
Closes 30 Nov 2026 (26 days)
up to USD 3,500,000. National Institute of Justice
Who can apply
- Where
- United States, nationwide
- Industries
- any, or not stated
- Business size
- not stated
- Amount
- up to USD 3,500,000
- Dates
- opens 22 Oct 2026; closes 30 Nov 2026
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Eligibility, in the funder's words
Other Units of Local Government
About the program
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.
Common questions
Am I eligible?
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When does it close?
30 Nov 2026. Save it in your account for reminders 14, 7 and 2 days before.
Where do I apply?
On the funder's page: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364139
Is this one for you?
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