Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2011 2796
Apply for NIJ 2011 2796
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Body Armor Standards Research for Criminal Justice Applications" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560 National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 9, 2010 and posted on Nov 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 7, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Body Armor Standards Research for Criminal Justice Applications opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2011 2796) is a discretionary, research-focused grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) offered under the NIJ Research, Evaluation, and Development Projects Grants program (CFDA 16.560). The overall goal of this NIJ program is to strengthen criminal justice policy and practice in the United States by supporting practical research, development, and evaluation projects that can be translated into real-world improvements for the field. In this specific solicitation, NIJ is looking for research that directly advances how body armor is tested and evaluated, with an emphasis on improving the underlying methods that inform national performance standards.
A central focus of the solicitation is research to support revision of NIJ Standard 0115.00, Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor. In plain terms, NIJ wants evidence and technical work that can help update the national stab-resistance standard so that it better reflects current threats, materials, and testing science. Projects under this area could reasonably involve improving test protocols, defining or refining performance thresholds, increasing the reliability and repeatability of lab testing, and strengthening the link between controlled test results and how armor performs in realistic criminal justice settings. The end use is not just academic knowledge; it is to feed directly into a revised NIJ standard that agencies and manufacturers rely on when selecting, certifying, and producing protective equipment.
The solicitation also seeks research on the physiological impact of wearing soft body armor, specifically how soft armor affects the wearer’s core body temperature. This topic reflects operational concerns in policing and corrections, where officers may wear armor for long hours in varying environmental conditions. NIJ is interested in data that helps quantify heat strain and thermal burden associated with soft armor use, which can affect performance, safety, and health. Research in this area would likely be expected to produce measurable findings (for example, changes in core temperature under specified activity and environmental conditions) and could inform guidance, future equipment design considerations, or additional performance/comfort-related testing methods.
From an administrative standpoint, awards under this opportunity are made as cooperative agreements, which typically means NIJ expects substantial involvement during the project period (such as collaboration on milestones, deliverables, or technical direction). The funding activity falls under Law, Justice and Legal Services as well as Science and Technology/Research and Development. Cost sharing or matching is not required. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning applications are open to a broad range of entity types, subject to any additional eligibility language that may appear in the full solicitation.
Key dates and logistics included a posted date of November 9, 2010 and an application closing date of February 7, 2011, with the opportunity later archived on May 7, 2011. The listing showed an expected number of awards of 100, while award floor and ceiling were not specified in the summary data provided (both listed as 0, which usually indicates the amounts are either not predetermined in this listing or are detailed elsewhere in the full announcement). Applicants were directed to the full solicitation for complete requirements and to submit through Grants.gov, with technical submission help available through the Grants.gov support hotline. The programmatic point of contact identified for solicitation questions was Debra Stoe, Physical Scientist at NIJ (202-616-7036, Debra.Stoe@usdoj.gov).
The legal authority for the solicitation comes from Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202) and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (section 232), reflecting NIJ’s mandate to support criminal justice research and technology development relevant to public safety needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Body Armor Standards Research for Criminal Justice Applications.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2011 2796.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What kind of grant program is this offered under?
It is offered under the NIJ Research, Evaluation, and Development Projects Grants program.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 16.560.
What is the overall goal of the NIJ program behind this solicitation?
The overall goal is to strengthen criminal justice policy and practice in the United States by supporting practical research, development, and evaluation projects that can be translated into real-world improvements for the field.
What is NIJ primarily looking for in this specific solicitation?
NIJ is looking for research that directly advances how body armor is tested and evaluated, with an emphasis on improving the methods that inform national performance standards.
What is a central focus area of the solicitation?
A central focus is research to support revision of NIJ Standard 0115.00, Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor.
What does it mean that the research supports revision of NIJ Standard 0115.00?
It means NIJ wants technical evidence and work that can help update the national stab-resistance standard so it better reflects current threats, materials, and testing science, and so the revised standard can be used by agencies and manufacturers for selection, certification, and production of protective equipment.
What kinds of projects could fit under the stab-resistance standards focus?
Based on the description provided, relevant projects could include improving test protocols, defining or refining performance thresholds, increasing reliability and repeatability of laboratory testing, and strengthening the connection between controlled test results and performance in realistic criminal justice settings.
Is this solicitation focused on academic research only?
No. The description emphasizes practical outcomes, with the end use intended to feed directly into a revised NIJ standard used in the field.
Does the solicitation include research topics beyond stab resistance standards?
Yes. It also seeks research on the physiological impact of wearing soft body armor, specifically how soft armor affects the wearer's core body temperature.
Why is NIJ interested in core temperature impacts from soft body armor?
The solicitation notes operational concerns in policing and corrections where officers may wear armor for long hours in varying environmental conditions. NIJ is interested in data to quantify heat strain and thermal burden associated with soft armor use, which can affect performance, safety, and health.
What type of outputs is NIJ likely expecting for the soft armor heat strain research?
The description indicates measurable findings, such as changes in core body temperature under specified activity and environmental conditions. The results could inform guidance, future equipment design considerations, or additional performance/comfort-related testing methods.
What award mechanism will NIJ use for this opportunity?
Awards under this opportunity are made as cooperative agreements.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project will be managed?
The summary indicates NIJ typically expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on milestones, deliverables, or technical direction.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity is listed under Law, Justice and Legal Services and Science and Technology/Research and Development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning applications are open to a broad range of entity types, subject to any additional eligibility language that may appear in the full solicitation.
Where should applicants look for complete requirements?
Applicants are directed to the full solicitation for complete requirements.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applicants were instructed to submit through Grants.gov.
Where can applicants get technical help with submission?
Technical submission help was available through the Grants.gov support hotline.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date was November 9, 2010. The application closing date was February 7, 2011. The opportunity was later archived on May 7, 2011.
Was the expected number of awards stated?
Yes. The listing showed an expected number of awards of 100.
Were the award floor and ceiling amounts provided?
No specific floor or ceiling amounts were specified in the summary data provided. Both were listed as 0, which typically indicates the amounts were not predetermined in that listing or were provided elsewhere in the full announcement.
Who is the programmatic point of contact for solicitation questions?
The point of contact identified is Debra Stoe, Physical Scientist at NIJ. Phone: 202-616-7036. Email: Debra.Stoe@usdoj.gov.
What legal authority is cited for this solicitation?
The legal authority comes from Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202) and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (section 232).
What is the intended real-world use of the research funded by this solicitation?
The description indicates the work is intended to translate into improvements for the field, including direct support for updated NIJ standards that agencies and manufacturers rely on when selecting, certifying, and producing protective equipment.
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