Opportunity Information: Apply for 2009 BJS 2188
Apply for 2009 BJS 2188
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2009 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.734 Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 17, 2009 and posted on Apr 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to for profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith based and community organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortiums with demonstrated organization and community based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including tribal for profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortiums. However, consistent with OJP fiscal requirements, for profit organizations are not allowed to make a profit as a result of this award or to charge a management fee for the performance of this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, offered a discretionary cooperative agreement to support the development and implementation of the 2009 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories. The central purpose of this grant opportunity was to produce accurate, reliable national statistics on the roughly 400 publicly funded forensic crime laboratories that serve federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies. In practical terms, BJS was looking for a single organization to act as the data-collection agent that would plan and carry out a nationwide census, ensuring the federal government has a consistent, defensible picture of crime lab capacity and demand.
The census was scheduled to be fielded during 2010, but it focused on crime laboratory workload and operations for calendar year 2009. The information to be collected included the kinds of forensic analyses performed (for example, different service areas and testing disciplines), staffing and personnel levels, budget and expenditure patterns, and the size and nature of backlogs for forensic services. The overarching intent was to document both operational capacity and system pressures, so policymakers and practitioners could better understand where resources are strained, where turnaround times may be impacted, and how workloads vary across jurisdictions and laboratory types.
Under the solicitation, the selected awardee would work closely with BJS and subject-matter experts to design the data collection instrument, test it, and then administer it to the national universe of publicly funded labs identified for the census. BJS indicated it would provide a preliminary roster of laboratories to start from, and encouraged applicants to review prior BJS forensic laboratory studies hosted on the BJS website to align methods and maintain continuity with earlier statistical series where appropriate. A key deliverable requirement was the submission of a final, cleaned data file to BJS by January 31, 2011, reflecting the expectation that the awardee would not only collect responses but also perform the data management needed to produce a usable national dataset.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning BJS anticipated substantial involvement during the project period rather than a hands-off grant. The funding activity category was Information and Statistics, and the CFDA listing was 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies). BJS expected to make one award for a 16-month project period, with an anticipated award date on or after October 1, 2009. The estimated total funding amount was $400,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility was broad across organizational types, including for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofits, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortiums. The eligibility language also highlighted demonstrated organizational and community-based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortiums. At the same time, the solicitation noted a standard Office of Justice Programs fiscal restriction: for-profit entities could not earn a profit from the award or charge a management fee for performing the work.
Key dates tied to the announcement were a posted/creation date of April 17, 2009, and a closing date of May 29, 2009, with an archive date of June 28, 2009. The solicitation was issued under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 3732(c). For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst at BJS (phone 202-616-3561; email lisa.price.grear@usdoj.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity supported the development and implementation of the 2009 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories, sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice.
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The award was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which means BJS expected substantial involvement during the project period rather than a hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The central purpose was to produce accurate, reliable national statistics on roughly 400 publicly funded forensic crime laboratories that serve federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies. BJS sought a single organization to act as the data-collection agent for a nationwide census.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), within the U.S. Department of Justice.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Information and Statistics.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing was 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies).
How much funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $400,000.
How many awards did BJS expect to make?
BJS expected to make one award.
What was the project period?
The project period was expected to be 16 months.
When was the anticipated award date?
The anticipated award date was on or after October 1, 2009.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the time period covered by the census data?
Although the census was scheduled to be fielded during 2010, it focused on crime laboratory workload and operations for calendar year 2009.
When was the census expected to be fielded?
The census was scheduled to be fielded during 2010.
Approximately how many laboratories were included in the census universe?
The census focused on roughly 400 publicly funded forensic crime laboratories nationwide.
What kinds of laboratories were the focus of the census?
The focus was on publicly funded forensic crime laboratories that serve federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies.
What information was intended to be collected?
The information to be collected included: the kinds of forensic analyses performed (including different service areas and testing disciplines), staffing and personnel levels, budget and expenditure patterns, and the size and nature of backlogs for forensic services.
Why was BJS collecting this information?
The overarching intent was to document operational capacity and system pressures so policymakers and practitioners could better understand where resources are strained, where turnaround times may be impacted, and how workloads vary across jurisdictions and laboratory types.
What role would the selected organization play?
The selected awardee was expected to serve as the data-collection agent and to plan and carry out a nationwide census of the publicly funded crime laboratory universe.
What were the major tasks expected of the awardee?
The awardee would work closely with BJS and subject-matter experts to design the data collection instrument, test it, and administer it to the national universe of publicly funded labs identified for the census.
Would BJS provide a list of laboratories to contact?
Yes. BJS indicated it would provide a preliminary roster of laboratories to start from.
Did BJS encourage alignment with prior studies?
Yes. Applicants were encouraged to review prior BJS forensic laboratory studies hosted on the BJS website to align methods and maintain continuity with earlier statistical series where appropriate.
What was a key required deliverable?
A key deliverable was submission of a final, cleaned data file to BJS.
When was the final cleaned data file due?
The final, cleaned data file was due to BJS by January 31, 2011.
Does the deliverable requirement suggest responsibilities beyond collecting surveys?
Yes. The requirement for a final, cleaned data file indicates the awardee was expected to conduct the data management needed to produce a usable national dataset, not only collect responses.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofits, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortiums.
Were tribal organizations and tribal-serving entities included in the eligibility language?
Yes. The eligibility language highlighted demonstrated organizational and community-based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortiums.
Are there restrictions on for-profit applicants?
Yes. The solicitation noted a standard Office of Justice Programs fiscal restriction: for-profit entities could not earn a profit from the award or charge a management fee for performing the work.
What was the posted/creation date of the announcement?
The posted/creation date was April 17, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was May 29, 2009.
What was the archive date?
The archive date was June 28, 2009.
What legal authority was cited for the solicitation?
The solicitation was issued under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 3732(c).
Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst at BJS.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 202-616-3561. Email: lisa.price.grear@usdoj.gov.
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