NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeks to fund foundational, retrospective, secondary‑data research on the relationship between gender dysphoria (including its diagnosis and treatment) and violent crime. The NIJ aims to fill critical gaps in empirical evidence regarding prevalence, demographic patterns, post‑conviction outcomes, comorbidities, and victim/offender overlap. Applicants will conduct data‑driven analyses using existing datasets (e.g., criminal justice, health, correctional records) to identify causal mechanisms and contextual factors linking gender dysphoria to violent behavior. Two awards are anticipated, with a total ceiling of $1,000,000. • Focus: gender dysphoria, treatment, and violent crime/behavior. • Methodology: retrospective, secondary‑data analysis (no new data collection). • Scope: prevalence rates, demographic breakdowns, post‑conviction analyses, comorbidity impacts, victim/offender overlap. • Funding: up to $1,000,000 total; up to two awards. • Eligibility: wide range of entities (non‑profits, for‑profit firms, higher education institutions, state/local governments, tribal entities, etc.). • Deadline: 23 Nov 2026; award date not yet set.