Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2009 2241
Apply for NIJ 2009 2241
- 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 "Evaluation of the Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program" 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 May 22, 2009 and posted on May 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2009. (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:
This National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2009 2241) solicits a single award to conduct a national research and evaluation study of the Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program. NIJ, part of the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, is seeking objective, evidence-based findings that can guide policy and practice in the justice system. The focus here is not on building or operating a notification system directly, but on evaluating SAVIN as it has been developed and implemented across jurisdictions, and on producing practical, research-backed strategies that help victim notification systems better meet victims' needs.
SAVIN, guided in part by principles in 42 USC 10603e, is designed to protect crime victims from further harm and to support the enforcement of victims' rights by giving victims a way to register for timely, accurate updates about changes in an offender's status. The solicitation highlights examples of the types of events victims may be notified about, such as trial dates and times, inmate transfers or relocations, and release from custody. By improving access to information and notifications, SAVIN aims to reduce uncertainty for victims and help them make safety and planning decisions based on reliable, up-to-date status changes in justice and corrections processes.
A key motivation for the evaluation is that SAVIN is not uniform nationwide. By Fiscal Year 2008, 33 states and Puerto Rico had received federal funding to develop, implement, and/or enhance SAVIN systems, but the actual features and notification capabilities vary substantially from state to state and sometimes even from county to county within the same state. Because of this variability, NIJ is looking for an evaluation that includes state-level analyses while still producing national-level conclusions. In practical terms, that means the funded project is expected to examine different implementation models, compare approaches, and identify what strategies and design choices appear to work best under different conditions.
The intended outcome of the study is actionable guidance on how to develop, implement, and enhance victim notification systems so they more fully address victims' needs and concerns. That includes identifying strategies that improve the reliability and timeliness of notifications, the accessibility and usability of registration and notification processes, and the overall effectiveness of these systems in supporting victim safety and victims' legal rights. While the posting does not spell out a specific methodology, the framing strongly suggests NIJ is seeking an evaluation that can translate variation in existing systems into lessons learned and recommended practices that states and localities can apply.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant under the NIJ research, evaluation, and development project grants program (CFDA 16.560). It was posted May 20, 2009, with an application closing date of July 20, 2009, and it anticipated making one award. Cost sharing or matching is not required. The award ceiling and floor are listed as 0 in the source data, which typically indicates the amount was not specified in this summary record and would be detailed in the full solicitation document.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full solicitation. Applications had to be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS), and prior registration in GMS was required. For submission technical issues, applicants were directed to the GMS Support Hotline (1-888-549-9901, option 3), available weekdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern. Programmatic questions about the solicitation were directed to NIJ contact Bethany Backes, Social Science Analyst (202-305-4419; bethany.backes@usdoj.gov).
FAQs: NIJ SAVIN National Research and Evaluation Study (NIJ 2009 2241)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2009 2241) to fund a national research and evaluation study of the Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program.
Who is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), which is part of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP).
How many awards does NIJ expect to make?
NIJ anticipated making a single award under this solicitation.
What is the purpose of the funded project?
The purpose is to conduct an objective, evidence-based national research and evaluation study of SAVIN as it has been developed and implemented across jurisdictions, and to produce practical, research-backed strategies to help victim notification systems better meet victims' needs.
Is this funding meant to build or operate a SAVIN notification system?
No. The focus is not on building or operating a notification system directly. The focus is on evaluating SAVIN implementations and producing guidance and recommended strategies based on findings.
What is SAVIN in this context?
SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification) is intended to help protect crime victims from further harm and support enforcement of victims' rights by allowing victims to register for timely, accurate updates about changes in an offender's status.
What kinds of events might SAVIN notify victims about?
The solicitation provides examples such as trial dates and times, inmate transfers or relocations, and release from custody.
Why is NIJ seeking an evaluation of SAVIN?
A key motivation is that SAVIN is not uniform nationwide. The features and notification capabilities vary substantially from state to state, and sometimes even from county to county within the same state. NIJ is seeking an evaluation that can learn from these differences and translate them into actionable guidance.
What does NIJ mean by national-level conclusions with state-level analysis?
NIJ is looking for an evaluation that includes state-level analyses (to capture differences in how SAVIN is implemented) while still producing national-level conclusions and recommendations that can inform policy and practice more broadly.
What types of comparisons or analyses is the project expected to include?
Based on the solicitation framing, the funded project is expected to examine different implementation models, compare approaches across jurisdictions, and identify strategies and design choices that appear to work best under different conditions.
What kinds of outcomes is NIJ expecting from the study?
The intended outcome is actionable guidance on how to develop, implement, and enhance victim notification systems so they more fully address victims' needs and concerns.
What topics should the evaluation help improve?
The solicitation emphasizes identifying strategies that improve reliability and timeliness of notifications, accessibility and usability of registration and notification processes, and the overall effectiveness of these systems in supporting victim safety and victims' legal rights.
Does the opportunity specify a required research methodology?
No specific methodology is spelled out in the summary provided. The opportunity is framed as an evaluation designed to turn variation in existing systems into lessons learned and recommended practices.
How widespread was SAVIN funding by FY 2008?
By Fiscal Year 2008, 33 states and Puerto Rico had received federal funding to develop, implement, and/or enhance SAVIN systems.
What is the grant program type and CFDA number?
This is a discretionary grant under the NIJ research, evaluation, and development project grants program, CFDA 16.560.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted May 20, 2009. The application closing date was July 20, 2009.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
What is the award amount for this opportunity?
The award ceiling and floor are listed as 0 in the source data, which typically indicates the amount was not specified in that summary record and would be detailed in the full solicitation document.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications in the full solicitation.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Grants Management System (GMS).
Was prior registration in GMS required?
Yes. Prior registration in the OJP Grants Management System (GMS) was required.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues with submission?
For technical issues, applicants were directed to the GMS Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3), available weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern.
Who is the program contact for questions about the solicitation?
Programmatic questions were directed to Bethany Backes, Social Science Analyst at NIJ, at 202-305-4419 or bethany.backes@usdoj.gov.
What legal or policy principle is referenced for SAVIN guidance?
The solicitation notes that SAVIN is guided in part by principles reflected in 42 USC 10603e.
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