Opportunity Information: Apply for 2009 BJS 2186
Apply for 2009 BJS 2186
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2009 Conversion of Criminal History Records into Research Databases" 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 $800,000.00 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 2009 Conversion of Criminal History Records into Research Databases opportunity is a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) discretionary funding solicitation for a single cooperative agreement to support large-scale recidivism research. The central goal is to hire a data processing agent that can take criminal history information contained in national criminal history records, commonly referred to as rap sheets, and convert that information into structured, analysis-ready research databases. By doing this conversion work in a standardized and repeatable way, BJS aims to reduce the time and effort required to build datasets for recidivism studies, moving away from the long-standing approach where states manually reported selected data elements to BJS. The broader intent is to make it feasible for BJS to conduct recidivism studies more efficiently and on a more frequent basis, strengthening national capacity to measure reoffending outcomes and related criminal justice trends.
A key feature of the project is that it is not only an infrastructure or method-development effort, but also includes a concrete pilot deliverable. As a test of the conversion process, the selected awardee is expected to produce a usable research database to support a study of the recidivism of individuals released from prison in 2005. In practice, this means the award is designed to yield both (1) a conversion capability or workflow that can be applied to rap sheet data and (2) at least one completed dataset that demonstrates the approach in an applied research context. Because the award instrument is a cooperative agreement, BJS anticipates substantial federal involvement during the life of the project, typically implying closer coordination, shared decision-making on technical details, and iterative review of methods and outputs compared to a standard grant.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the solicitation is identified as Funding Opportunity Number 2009-BJS-2186 under CFDA 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies), with an estimated total funding level of $800,000 and an expectation of one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which generally lowers barriers to participation for qualified organizations. The opportunity was posted on April 17, 2009, with an application closing date of May 29, 2009, and an archive date of June 28, 2009, indicating it was a time-limited competition conducted in 2009.
Eligibility is fairly broad across organizational types but includes specific conditions. Eligible applicants include for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortiums. The eligibility language also emphasizes 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 highlights a key federal grants compliance limitation for commercial entities: consistent with Office of Justice Programs (OJP) fiscal requirements, for-profit organizations cannot earn a profit from the award and cannot charge a management fee for performing the work. This requirement affects budgeting and indirect cost strategies for commercial applicants and is meant to ensure federal funds are used strictly for allowable project costs rather than profit-taking.
Legally, BJS cites authority to issue the solicitation under 42 U.S.C. 3732(c), reflecting the statutory basis for BJS statistical activities and related funding. For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, reachable by phone at (202) 616-3561 or by email at lisa.price.grear@usdoj.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "2009 Conversion of Criminal History Records into Research Databases" opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) discretionary funding solicitation for a single cooperative agreement focused on large-scale recidivism research. The project centers on converting national criminal history records (commonly called rap sheets) into structured, analysis-ready research databases.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
What is the main purpose of this project?
The central goal is to hire a data processing agent that can take criminal history information contained in national rap sheets and convert it into standardized, structured research databases that are ready for analysis. This is intended to reduce the time and effort required to build datasets for recidivism studies and improve the feasibility of conducting these studies more efficiently and more frequently.
What problem is BJS trying to address with this solicitation?
BJS is aiming to move away from a long-standing approach where states manually reported selected data elements to BJS. By creating a standardized and repeatable conversion process for rap sheet data, BJS intends to streamline dataset creation for recidivism research.
What are "rap sheets" in the context of this solicitation?
Rap sheets are national criminal history records that contain criminal history information. The project is focused on converting the information contained in these records into research databases.
Is this opportunity focused only on infrastructure or method development?
No. While the project includes building an infrastructure or workflow for converting rap sheet data into research databases, it also includes a concrete pilot deliverable: the awardee is expected to produce a usable research database supporting a study of recidivism among individuals released from prison in 2005.
What specific pilot dataset is expected as part of the project deliverables?
As a test of the conversion process, the selected awardee is expected to produce a usable research database to support a study of the recidivism of individuals released from prison in 2005.
What are the two main outputs BJS expects from the awardee?
The award is designed to produce both: (1) a conversion capability or workflow that can be applied to rap sheet data, and (2) at least one completed dataset demonstrating the approach in an applied research context (specifically tied to the 2005 prison release recidivism study).
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The solicitation indicates that BJS anticipates substantial federal involvement during the life of the project. This typically means closer coordination than a standard grant, including shared decision-making on technical details and iterative review of methods and outputs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2009-BJS-2186.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies).
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level is $800,000.
How many awards does BJS expect to make?
BJS expects to make one award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligible applicants include for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortiums.
Does the eligibility language mention experience with American Indian and Alaska Native communities?
Yes. The eligibility language emphasizes 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 for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit (commercial) organizations are listed as eligible applicants, but they are subject to specific fiscal limitations described in the solicitation.
Can a for-profit organization earn profit or charge a management fee on this award?
No. Consistent with Office of Justice Programs (OJP) fiscal requirements, for-profit organizations cannot earn a profit from the award and cannot charge a management fee for performing the work.
What is the practical budgeting implication for commercial (for-profit) applicants?
The solicitation notes that commercial entities cannot earn profit or charge a management fee, which affects how they build budgets and indirect cost strategies. Federal funds must be used for allowable project costs rather than profit-taking.
What is the statutory authority cited for this solicitation?
BJS cites authority under 42 U.S.C. 3732(c).
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 17, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 29, 2009.
What is the archive date listed for the solicitation?
The archive date was June 28, 2009.
Is this an open, ongoing funding opportunity?
No. Based on the posting, closing, and archive dates provided, it was a time-limited competition conducted in 2009.
Why is BJS pursuing standardized conversion of rap sheet data?
BJS intends for standardized, repeatable conversion to reduce the time and effort needed to build datasets for recidivism studies and to make it feasible for BJS to conduct these studies more efficiently and more frequently, strengthening national capacity to measure reoffending outcomes and related criminal justice trends.
Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: (202) 616-3561. Email: lisa.price.grear@usdoj.gov.
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