Summary
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.
Eligibility
- Small Businesses
- Independent School Districts
- Nonprofits Non Higher Education Without 501c3
- City Or Township Governments
- Public and Indian Housing Authorities
- Special District Governments
- Private Institutions of Higher Education
- State Governments
- Nonprofits Having A 501(c)(3) Status With the Irs Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
- Public and State Institutions of Higher Education
- Native American Tribal Organizations Other Than Federally Recognized Tribal Governments
- Native American Tribal Governments Federally Recognized
- Other
- For Profit Organizations Other Than Small Businesses
- County Governments
Funding categories
- Science Technology and Other Research and Development
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