Opportunity Information: Apply for 2009 BJS 2263
Apply for 2009 BJS 2263
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Methodological Research to Support the Redesign of the National Crime Victimization Survey Screening Questions" 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 Jul 2, 2009 and posted on May 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to for profit (commercial) organizations, non profit 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:
This Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) discretionary funding opportunity supports methodological research aimed at improving how the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) identifies crime incidents through its screening questions. The NCVS has been the federal government s primary tool since 1972 for producing national estimates of violent crime and theft, including incidents that never get reported to law enforcement. Because the survey s screening protocol determines whether a respondent s experience is captured as a crime event at all, the screening questions are a central driver of data quality, trend measurement, and the overall credibility of NCVS national estimates.
The project described in the announcement focuses on a comprehensive analysis of both the current screening questions and the pre redesign questions that existed before the major 1992 redesign. The intent is not simply to compare wording, but to develop a clear, evidence based understanding of how the NCVS screening process has operated across versions and over time, including how changes in question structure and wording may influence what respondents recall, how they interpret incidents, and what ultimately gets counted in official survey estimates. By examining how the older and newer screening approaches perform, the work is meant to generate practical findings that can guide future questionnaire redesign efforts and help BJS make informed decisions about improvements to screening strategies while protecting the integrity of long term crime measurement.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial federal involvement during the project, such as collaboration on project direction, deliverables, and technical decisions. The funding activity category is Information and Statistics, and it is listed under CFDA 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies). BJS expected to make one award under this solicitation. The posting date was May 28, 2009, with an application deadline of July 14, 2009, and an archive date of August 13, 2009. The award floor and ceiling are shown as 0 in the source listing, which generally signals that applicants needed to consult the full announcement for the actual budget expectations or limits rather than relying on the summary table.
Eligibility is broad but defined. Eligible applicants include for profit (commercial) organizations, non profit organizations, faith based and community organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortiums. The eligibility language also emphasizes demonstrated organizational and community based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and it explicitly includes tribal for profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortiums. A key fiscal condition applies to for profit organizations: consistent with Office of Justice Programs (OJP) requirements, they cannot earn profit from the award or charge a management fee for performing the work.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through OJP s Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov. The announcement stresses that applicants should start registration weeks in advance, especially first time users, and that each application requires a separate GMS registration. Applicants were directed to a step by step guide at http://www.ojp.gov/gmscbt/ under the section External Overview Locating Applying for Funding Opportunities. For help obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, at 202 616 3561.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) discretionary funding opportunity supports methodological research focused on improving how the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) identifies crime incidents through its screening questions.
Why are NCVS screening questions such a central focus of this project?
The NCVS screening protocol determines whether a respondent's experience is captured as a crime event at all. Because of that, the screening questions strongly influence data quality, trend measurement over time, and the credibility of national NCVS estimates.
What is the NCVS, in the context of this announcement?
The NCVS is described as the federal government's primary tool since 1972 for producing national estimates of violent crime and theft, including incidents that are never reported to law enforcement.
What is the main research focus described in the announcement?
The project centers on a comprehensive analysis of both the current NCVS screening questions and the pre-redesign screening questions that existed before the major 1992 redesign.
Is the intent simply to compare wording between the old and new screening questions?
No. The announcement states the intent is not simply to compare wording. The goal is to develop a clear, evidence-based understanding of how the NCVS screening process has operated across versions and over time, including how changes in question structure and wording may affect recall, interpretation, and what gets counted in official survey estimates.
What kinds of outcomes or deliverables is this work meant to support?
Based on the description provided, the work is meant to generate practical findings that can guide future questionnaire redesign efforts and help BJS make informed decisions about improvements to screening strategies while protecting the integrity of long-term crime measurement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
The announcement explains that a cooperative agreement typically means substantial federal involvement during the project, such as collaboration on project direction, deliverables, and technical decisions.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Information and Statistics.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.734, titled Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies.
How many awards did BJS expect to make under this solicitation?
BJS expected to make one award under this solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 28, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 14, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 13, 2009.
What were the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The award floor and ceiling are shown as 0 in the source listing. The announcement notes this generally signals applicants needed to consult the full announcement for the actual budget expectations or limits rather than relying on the summary table.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad but defined. Eligible applicants include for-profit (commercial) organizations, non-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortiums.
Does the eligibility language include tribal organizations and tribal institutions?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortiums. It also emphasizes demonstrated organizational and community-based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Are there special fiscal conditions for for-profit organizations?
Yes. Consistent with Office of Justice Programs (OJP) requirements, for-profit organizations cannot earn profit from the award or charge a management fee for performing the work.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through OJP's Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov.
When should applicants start the GMS registration process?
The announcement stresses that applicants should start registration weeks in advance, especially first-time users.
Does each application require a separate GMS registration?
Yes. The announcement states that each application requires a separate GMS registration.
Where can applicants find step-by-step instructions for locating and applying for funding opportunities in GMS?
Applicants were directed to a step-by-step guide at http://www.ojp.gov/gmscbt/ under the section titled External Overview Locating Applying for Funding Opportunities.
Who was listed as the contact for help obtaining or accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, at 202 616 3561.
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