NIJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development: Social Development Sub-study (ABCD-SD)

This opportunity seeks to provide continuation funding for a sub-study that incorporates measures of delinquency and victimization at five sites of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The ABCD: SD Sub-study will address key questions on the interactions between substance use, brain development, delinquency, juvenile justice system involvement, and victimization. Continuation funding under this supplemental grant award will support a coordinating center and longitudinal collection of data at five sites. NIJ intends to fund subsequent waves of data collection via supplements to this award in order to follow the social development of children into young adulthood.

Award Ceiling

$1,900,000

Estimated Total Program Funding

$1,900,000

Expected Number of Awards

1

This opportunity from National Institute of Justice is open to eligible applicants nationwide. Organizations working in Federal are especially encouraged to review the requirements.

Federal grant opportunities like this one are typically open to a range of applicant types. Common eligible organizations include:

• Nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations
• Small businesses and startups (especially for SBIR/STTR programs)
• State, local, and tribal governments
• Colleges, universities, and research institutions
• Individuals (for select programs in education, arts, and research)

Eligibility requirements vary by opportunity. Always review the official listing before investing time in an application.