Opportunity Information: Apply for 2011 BJS 2989
Apply for 2011 BJS 2989
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Victimization Statistical Support Program" 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 Apr 15, 2011 and posted on Apr 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2011. (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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- 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, nonprofit organizations, faithbased and community organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortia with demonstrated organizational 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 consortia. 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:
The National Victimization Statistical Support Program (NVSSP) is a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) funding opportunity aimed at expanding BJS's ability to conduct high-quality statistical and methodological work tied to national criminal victimization measurement. The core purpose of the project is to provide ongoing scientific and technical support that strengthens BJS efforts around the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), especially as BJS works on redesigning the NCVS and improving how it reports victimization statistics. In practice, the funded agent would help BJS improve the technical foundation of the survey, generate stronger and more flexible analyses, and produce clear documentation that supports both internal decision-making and public-facing statistical products.
The work described for NVSSP centers on several connected activities. First, it emphasizes statistical and methodological research, meaning the recipient would be expected to help evaluate and refine how victimization is measured, how survey questions perform, and how design choices affect data quality and interpretability. Second, it calls for statistical analyses using the NCVS and other federal criminal victimization data, with the goal of increasing the range of substantive topics BJS can address and improving the depth and rigor of BJS reporting. Third, the opportunity highlights documentation and dissemination, indicating that deliverables are not limited to internal memos or one-off analyses; the project is intended to generate technical documentation about the NCVS collection process and related methods, and to support the communication of findings and methods in a way that strengthens confidence in BJS statistics and makes them more usable.
A key theme running through the announcement is capacity building. BJS is not simply looking for a single study; it is seeking an implementing agent that can function as an extension of BJS analytical and methodological capability over time. This includes supporting the NCVS redesign effort, helping BJS use evidence from NCVS data to guide future decisions about the structure and content of its broader victimization statistics program, and improving BJS's overall statistical reporting by integrating insights from the NCVS and other federal data sources. The description makes clear that BJS wants to increase both short-run and longer-term analytic breadth, meaning the recipient should be able to support immediate reporting needs while also contributing to a durable foundation for future survey and program decisions.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by BJS under a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial involvement by the federal agency in guiding, coordinating, or collaborating on the work as it proceeds. The funding activity category is Information and Statistics, and the CFDA number is 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies). BJS expected to make one award, and both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $2,500,000, indicating a single award at that amount rather than a range of possible award sizes. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2011, with a closing date of June 3, 2011, and an archive date of July 3, 2011. Eligible applicants include for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortia. The eligibility description also emphasizes demonstrated organizational and community-based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and explicitly includes tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortia. At the same time, the announcement notes a standard Office of Justice Programs fiscal restriction: for-profit organizations may not earn profit from the award and may not charge a management fee for performing the work.
For questions or access issues related to the full program announcement, the listed contact is Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, at 202-616-3561.
National Victimization Statistical Support Program (NVSSP) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Victimization Statistical Support Program (NVSSP)?
The NVSSP is a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) funding opportunity intended to expand BJS capacity to carry out high-quality statistical and methodological work related to national criminal victimization measurement, with a strong focus on supporting the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS).
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
What is the core purpose of the NVSSP project?
The core purpose is to provide ongoing scientific and technical support that strengthens BJS work on the NCVS, especially as BJS redesigns the NCVS and improves how victimization statistics are reported.
Is this funding for a single study or for ongoing support?
It is described as capacity building and ongoing support, not a one-time study. The funded recipient is intended to function as an extension of BJS analytical and methodological capability over time.
What type of award is NVSSP?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued under a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial federal agency involvement in guiding, coordinating, or collaborating on the work during the project period.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Information and Statistics.
What is the CFDA number for NVSSP?
The CFDA number listed is 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies).
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $2,500,000, indicating BJS planned a single award at $2,500,000 rather than a range of award amounts.
How many awards does BJS expect to make?
BJS expected to make one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What kinds of work does NVSSP support?
The work centers on connected activities, including: (1) statistical and methodological research tied to victimization measurement and survey design, (2) statistical analyses using NCVS and other federal criminal victimization data, and (3) documentation and dissemination to strengthen technical transparency and the usability of BJS statistics.
What does "statistical and methodological research" mean in this announcement?
Based on the description, it involves evaluating and refining how victimization is measured, assessing how NCVS questions perform, and studying how survey design choices affect data quality and how results can be interpreted.
What kinds of analyses are expected?
The recipient is expected to conduct statistical analyses using NCVS data and other federal criminal victimization data to broaden the substantive topics BJS can address and to improve the depth and rigor of BJS reporting.
What does the announcement say about documentation and dissemination?
Deliverables are expected to go beyond internal memos or one-off analyses. The project is intended to produce technical documentation about NCVS data collection processes and related methods, and to support communicating findings and methods in a way that builds confidence in BJS statistics and makes them more usable.
How is the NVSSP connected to the NCVS redesign?
A key focus is supporting BJS as it redesigns the NCVS. The recipient would help strengthen the technical foundation of the survey and support improvements in how victimization statistics are produced and reported.
What does "capacity building" mean here?
It means BJS is seeking an implementing agent that can increase both short-run and longer-term analytical breadth. The recipient should be able to support immediate reporting needs while also contributing to a durable foundation for future decisions about the NCVS and the broader victimization statistics program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortia.
Are tribal entities specifically included in the eligible applicant types?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortia. It also emphasizes demonstrated organizational and community-based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Are there special restrictions for for-profit organizations?
Yes. The announcement notes a standard Office of Justice Programs fiscal restriction: for-profit organizations may not earn profit from the award and may not charge a management fee for performing the work.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed is June 3, 2011.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is July 3, 2011.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full program announcement?
The contact listed is Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, at 202-616-3561.
Does the announcement mention what the recipient will produce?
Yes. The description highlights improving the technical foundation of the NCVS, producing stronger and more flexible analyses, and generating clear technical documentation to support internal decision-making and public-facing statistical products.
What data sources are referenced besides the NCVS?
The announcement references the NCVS and other federal criminal victimization data, with an emphasis on integrating insights across sources to improve BJS statistical reporting.
What is the overarching goal for BJS reporting?
The stated intent is to improve the depth, rigor, flexibility, and usability of BJS victimization statistics, including clearer documentation and stronger communication of methods and findings to support confidence in BJS statistics.
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