NIJ FY25 Invited to Apply - Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program

USDOJ-OJP-NIJ Posted O-NIJ-2025-172769

Description

This funding opportunity seeks to support the Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program, an ongoing NIJ program designed to increase the in-house research capabilities of law enforcement agencies by directly building data and research skills of individuals employed by and engaged with these agencies.

Eligibility

Only the applicant (National Policing Institute (NPI)) that received an official invitation letter from NIJ is able and eligible to apply. Please refer to that letter for eligibility requirements. The application will only be accepted from the invited applicant.
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$1,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$1,000,000.00
Expected Awards
1
Key Dates
Posted
September 22, 2026
Closes
September 24, 2026
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Institute of Justice
Agency Code
USDOJ-OJP-NIJ
Funding Instrument
Other