Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2011 2820
Apply for NIJ 2011 2820
- The National Institute of Justice in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Data Resources Program 2011 Funding for Analysis of Existing Data" 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 Dec 16, 2010 and posted on Nov 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 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 50 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 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Data Resources Program 2011 Funding for Analysis of Existing Data (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2011 2820) is a discretionary grant opportunity focused on research and evaluation in criminal justice. The central goal is to support studies that make strong use of existing datasets, especially those housed in the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD). NIJ is looking for proposals that do one or more of the following: reproduce prior results, replicate earlier studies to test whether findings hold up, extend previous work by adding new analyses or methods, or conduct original research questions using existing data. The program is designed to get more scientific and policy value out of data that has already been collected, and to strengthen evidence by encouraging verification and follow-on analysis rather than always funding entirely new data collection.
A key feature of this solicitation is its emphasis on NACJD, which is a major repository of criminal justice research data funded by NIJ. NACJD provides access to both quantitative and qualitative datasets and distributes them as downloadable, machine-readable files in common formats such as SPSS, SAS, or ASCII. The archive also includes supporting documentation like data dictionaries and study abstracts, and in limited cases it includes geographic files compatible with mapping tools such as MapInfo or ESRI products. NACJD is maintained by the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at the University of Michigan, with support from NIJ. While NIJ states a preference for projects using NACJD data, it also notes that it will consider data from other sources, which leaves room for researchers who want to combine NACJD materials with outside datasets or pursue studies based on non-NACJD data, as long as the project fits the program goals.
The program includes a clear data-sharing expectation: any data files produced with Data Resources Program (DRP) funding must be added to NACJD, regardless of where the original data came from. In practical terms, that means funded applicants should plan for archiving and documentation work as part of the project. This requirement reinforces the program's broader purpose of expanding the archive, improving accessibility, and enabling future researchers to verify results and build on prior work.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). It was posted on November 30, 2010, with an application closing date of February 28, 2011, and an archive date of May 28, 2011. The solicitation indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, and eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications provided in the full solicitation. The listing shows an expected number of awards as 50, while award ceiling and floor amounts are both shown as 0 in the summary data, which typically signals that specific funding ranges were either not set in the summary record or were provided only in the full announcement.
The legal authority cited for the program is Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, specifically sections 201 and 202, which is a common authorizing framework for NIJ research and evaluation funding. For applicants needing help, NIJ provided a program contact, Patrick M. Clark, Program Manager, reachable at 202-353-9482 or by email at Patrick.Clark@usdoj.gov. Technical help for application submission was routed through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Overall, the opportunity is aimed at researchers who can use existing criminal justice data to produce credible, transparent, and reusable findings, while contributing back to the national data infrastructure through required archiving with NACJD.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIJ Data Resources Program 2011 Funding for Analysis of Existing Data?
It is a discretionary National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant opportunity focused on criminal justice research and evaluation that analyzes existing datasets rather than collecting entirely new data. The funding opportunity number is NIJ 2011 2820.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to increase scientific and policy value from data that has already been collected by supporting strong, rigorous analyses of existing criminal justice datasets, with an emphasis on verification and follow-on research.
What kinds of projects is NIJ looking to fund under this program?
NIJ is seeking proposals that do one or more of the following using existing data: reproduce prior results, replicate earlier studies to test whether findings hold up, extend previous work by adding new analyses or methods, or address original research questions.
Does NIJ require applicants to use the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD)?
NIJ states a preference for projects that use NACJD datasets, but it will also consider data from other sources as long as the project fits the program goals.
What is NACJD and why is it emphasized in this solicitation?
NACJD is a major repository of criminal justice research data funded by NIJ. The solicitation emphasizes NACJD to encourage reuse of high-value datasets, strengthen evidence through verification and replication, and increase the long-term impact of prior data collection investments.
What types of data are available through NACJD?
NACJD provides access to both quantitative and qualitative datasets and distributes them as downloadable, machine-readable files.
What file formats are NACJD datasets typically provided in?
Common formats include SPSS, SAS, and ASCII.
What documentation does NACJD provide along with datasets?
NACJD typically includes supporting documentation such as data dictionaries and study abstracts.
Does NACJD include geographic files for mapping?
In limited cases, NACJD includes geographic files that are compatible with mapping tools such as MapInfo or ESRI products.
Who maintains NACJD?
NACJD is maintained by the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at the University of Michigan, with support from NIJ.
Can a project combine NACJD data with other datasets?
Yes. The opportunity notes that NIJ will consider data from other sources, which leaves room for projects that combine NACJD materials with outside datasets, as long as the project aligns with program goals.
If a project uses non-NACJD data, is it still eligible?
NIJ indicates it will consider data from other sources, so non-NACJD-based projects may be considered if they fit the program purpose of analyzing existing data to produce credible and useful findings.
Is there a data-sharing requirement for funded projects?
Yes. Any data files produced with Data Resources Program (DRP) funding must be added to NACJD, regardless of where the original data came from.
What does the DRP data-sharing requirement mean in practical terms?
Funded applicants should plan for archiving and documentation work as part of the project because data produced with DRP funding must be prepared for deposit into NACJD.
What is the purpose of requiring data produced with DRP funding to be added to NACJD?
The requirement supports the program's broader purpose of expanding the archive, improving accessibility, and enabling future researchers to verify results and build on prior work.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The listing is under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
It was posted on November 30, 2010, with an application closing date of February 28, 2011.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date is May 28, 2011.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications provided in the full solicitation.
How many awards were expected?
The listing shows an expected number of awards as 50.
What are the award minimum and maximum amounts?
The summary record shows the award ceiling and floor as 0. This typically indicates that specific funding ranges were not set in the summary record or were provided only in the full announcement.
What legal authority authorizes this NIJ funding?
The legal authority cited is Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, specifically sections 201 and 202.
Who is the program contact for questions about the solicitation?
The program contact is Patrick M. Clark, Program Manager, at 202-353-9482 or Patrick.Clark@usdoj.gov.
Who provides technical support for application submission?
Technical help for application submission is routed through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
What is NIJ trying to encourage by funding replication and reproduction studies?
The program is designed to strengthen evidence by encouraging verification and follow-on analysis, rather than always funding entirely new data collection.
What is the overall focus of the funded work?
The opportunity is aimed at researchers who can use existing criminal justice data to produce credible, transparent, and reusable findings while contributing back to the national data infrastructure through required archiving with NACJD.
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