Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2016 9079
Apply for NIJ 2016 9079
- The USDOJ-OJP-NIJ in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Missing and Unidentified Persons System" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.741.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 04, 2016 and posted on Mar 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 03, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ-2016-9079) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ) solicitation to fund the continued administration and national operation of the NamUs Program. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the country s ability to resolve missing persons and unidentified decedent cases by providing coordinated national assistance to the professionals and communities working these cases. In practical terms, the funded organization is expected to serve as NIJ s core partner in running NamUs as a national resource that supports state and local law enforcement agencies, medical examiners and coroners, other allied professionals, and members of the public who are trying to locate missing loved ones or identify unknown remains.
The solicitation emphasizes that NamUs exists because thousands of people in the United States are searching for individuals who are missing, and many cases also involve unidentified deceased persons. NamUs was designed to provide nationwide support for both the living (missing persons) and the deceased (unidentified persons), with the overarching goal of helping bring cases to resolution. NIJ is seeking proposals from qualified applicants that can take on the responsibility of administering and managing the NamUs program at a national level, maintaining and supporting ongoing NamUs activities, and continuing broad outreach so that the system is widely known and effectively used by the agencies and communities that need it.
The scope of work described in the opportunity is broad and operational. The selected applicant would be expected to manage NamUs day to day, provide national assistance to stakeholders, and continue national outreach efforts to increase participation and awareness. Another key component is oversight of the forensic services delivered through NamUs, which indicates the program is not only an information and coordination platform but also connected to forensic support that can help advance investigations and identifications. Because the award instrument is a cooperative agreement, the relationship is intended to be collaborative, with substantial involvement from NIJ compared with a standard grant, reflecting the national importance and ongoing operational nature of the system.
Eligibility is relatively wide, covering state, county, and city or township governments; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations (both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education). The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, and the CFDA number listed is 16.741.
In terms of award specifics, NIJ anticipated making one award under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000. The opportunity was created and posted on March 4, 2016, and the closing date (original and current) was May 3, 2016. Overall, the funding is intended to ensure NamUs remains a strong, nationally coordinated program that helps connect cases, support investigations, expand awareness and usage, and provide or coordinate forensic services that can lead to identifications and case resolutions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NamUs grant opportunity (NIJ-2016-9079)?
This is a discretionary solicitation from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ) to fund the continued administration and national operation of the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) Program.
What is the purpose of funding NamUs through this opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen the country’s ability to resolve missing persons and unidentified decedent cases by providing coordinated national assistance to the professionals and communities working these cases, and by keeping NamUs operating as a national resource.
What does the funded organization do in practical terms?
The funded organization is expected to serve as NIJ’s core partner in running NamUs as a national resource. This includes supporting state and local law enforcement agencies, medical examiners and coroners, other allied professionals, and members of the public who are trying to locate missing loved ones or identify unknown remains.
Why does NamUs exist?
NamUs exists because thousands of people in the United States are searching for individuals who are missing, and many cases also involve unidentified deceased persons. The program is designed to provide nationwide support for both missing persons cases and unidentified persons cases with the goal of helping bring cases to resolution.
What is NIJ seeking from applicants under this solicitation?
NIJ is seeking proposals from qualified applicants that can take on responsibility for administering and managing NamUs at a national level, maintaining and supporting ongoing NamUs activities, and continuing broad outreach so the system is widely known and effectively used.
What is the expected scope of work for the awardee?
The scope is broad and operational. The selected applicant is expected to manage NamUs day to day, provide national assistance to stakeholders, and continue national outreach efforts to increase participation and awareness.
Does the opportunity include forensic services?
Yes. A key component described is oversight of the forensic services delivered through NamUs, indicating the program is connected to forensic support that can help advance investigations and identifications.
What types of stakeholders does NamUs support?
NamUs is described as supporting state and local law enforcement agencies, medical examiners and coroners, other allied professionals, and members of the public looking for missing loved ones or attempting to identify unknown remains.
What kind of award instrument is used for this funding?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means the relationship is intended to be collaborative, with substantial involvement from NIJ compared with a standard grant.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $5,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state, county, and city or township governments; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations (both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education).
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category listed is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 16.741.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was created and posted on March 4, 2016. The closing date (original and current) was May 3, 2016.
What is the overall outcome NIJ wants to achieve by funding NamUs?
The funding is intended to ensure NamUs remains a strong, nationally coordinated program that helps connect cases, support investigations, expand awareness and usage, and provide or coordinate forensic services that can lead to identifications and case resolutions.
Is this opportunity focused on national operations or local projects?
Based on the description, it is focused on national operations: administering and managing NamUs at a national level, providing coordinated national assistance, and conducting broad national outreach.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is NIJ-2016-9079.
Which federal agency components are sponsoring this solicitation?
This solicitation is from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ).
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