Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2012 3168
Apply for NIJ 2012 3168
- 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 "Desistance From Crime Over the Life Course" 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 Mar 13, 2012 and posted on Mar 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2012. (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 1 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) grant opportunity titled "Desistance From Crime Over the Life Course" was a discretionary research and evaluation solicitation aimed at funding studies that deepen understanding of how and why people stop engaging in criminal behavior over time. The core purpose was to generate stronger evidence about the desistance process, including the personal, social, and structural factors that help individuals move away from crime. NIJ explicitly invited bold and innovative research designs, signaling interest in work that goes beyond routine or incremental studies and instead offers new ways to measure, explain, or influence desistance across different stages of life. While NIJ highlighted several priority research needs in the program-specific section of the full solicitation, applicants were not limited to those topics and could propose other relevant lines of inquiry as long as they clearly advanced knowledge about desistance.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued by NIJ under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants) and used the grant funding instrument. The funding activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as Research and Evaluation, which frames the solicitation as supporting scientific studies rather than direct service delivery or program operations. NIJ anticipated making one award under this solicitation. The notice did not specify a funding ceiling or floor in the summary fields provided (both were listed as 0), which typically means applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for any guidance on budget size, allowable costs, and project period. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, lowering barriers for organizations that might not have access to non-federal matching resources.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarification that might appear in the full announcement. In practice, NIJ research solicitations commonly attract proposals from universities, research institutes, nonprofit organizations, and sometimes private firms or governmental entities with research capacity, but this listing indicates the opportunity did not limit applicants to a narrow set of institution types. The authorizing legislation for the solicitation was Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202), along with the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-55), which together provide NIJ the statutory authority and appropriated funds to support criminal justice research.
Key dates show the solicitation was posted on March 9, 2012, with a creation date of March 13, 2012. The application deadline was May 23, 2012 (both the original and current closing dates matched), and the opportunity was later archived on August 23, 2012, indicating it is no longer open. Applicants at the time would have submitted through Grants.gov, with technical support available via the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline and email. For programmatic questions about the solicitation requirements, NIJ provided contacts Dr. Carrie Mulford (202-307-2959, Carrie.Mulford@usdoj.gov) and Dr. Marie Garcia (202-514-7128, Marie.Garcia@usdoj.gov), both listed as Social Science Analysts. Overall, the solicitation centered on improving the field's understanding of desistance as a life-course process and encouraging rigorous, potentially transformative research that could inform theory, policy, and future interventions aimed at reducing continued offending.
FAQs: NIJ "Desistance From Crime Over the Life Course" Grant Opportunity
What is the title of this NIJ grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Desistance From Crime Over the Life Course."
Who offered this grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary research and evaluation solicitation offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What was the main purpose of the solicitation?
The core purpose was to fund studies that deepen understanding of how and why people stop engaging in criminal behavior over time, and to generate stronger evidence about the desistance process.
What kind of projects was NIJ trying to fund under this solicitation?
NIJ sought research and evaluation projects that examine desistance as a life-course process, including personal, social, and structural factors that support moving away from crime.
Was this funding intended for direct services or program operations?
No. The funding activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as Research and Evaluation, indicating the solicitation supported scientific studies rather than direct service delivery or routine program operations.
Did NIJ encourage any particular approach to research design?
Yes. NIJ explicitly invited bold and innovative research designs, signaling interest in work that goes beyond routine or incremental studies and offers new ways to measure, explain, or influence desistance across different stages of life.
Were applicants limited to specific research topics?
No. While NIJ highlighted several priority research needs in the program-specific section of the full solicitation, applicants were not limited to those topics. Proposals could pursue other relevant lines of inquiry as long as they clearly advanced knowledge about desistance.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
What funding instrument was used?
The solicitation used the grant funding instrument.
How many awards did NIJ expect to make?
NIJ anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
Was there a stated minimum or maximum award amount?
Not in the summary fields provided. Both the funding ceiling and floor were listed as 0, which typically means applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for guidance on budget size, allowable costs, and the project period.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, which reduces barriers for applicants without access to non-federal matching resources.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarification that might appear in the full announcement.
What types of organizations commonly apply for NIJ research solicitations?
While this listing stated unrestricted eligibility, NIJ research solicitations commonly attract proposals from universities, research institutes, nonprofit organizations, and sometimes private firms or governmental entities with research capacity.
What legal authority supported this solicitation?
The authorizing legislation cited included Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202) and the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-55).
When was the opportunity posted?
The solicitation was posted on March 9, 2012.
What was the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date was March 13, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 23, 2012. The original and current closing dates matched.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 23, 2012, which indicates it is no longer open for applications.
How were applications submitted?
Applicants submitted through Grants.gov.
Where could applicants get technical help with Grants.gov?
Technical support was available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline and via email.
Who were the NIJ contacts for programmatic questions?
NIJ listed two programmatic contacts (Social Science Analysts):
- Dr. Carrie Mulford, (202) 307-2959, Carrie.Mulford@usdoj.gov
- Dr. Marie Garcia, (202) 514-7128, Marie.Garcia@usdoj.gov
What overarching theme did NIJ emphasize in this solicitation?
The solicitation emphasized improving understanding of desistance as a life-course process and encouraging rigorous, potentially transformative research that could inform theory, policy, and future interventions aimed at reducing continued offending.
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