Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2012 3233
Apply for NIJ 2012 3233
- 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 "NIJ FY 12 Evaluability Assessment of Law Enforcement Agencies Using the Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2012 and posted on Apr 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 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) FY 12 grant opportunity titled "Evaluability Assessment of Law Enforcement Agencies Using the Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS)" solicited proposals for a single research and evaluation award focused on assessing whether the DDACTS model is ready for rigorous outcome evaluation and, if so, how such an evaluation should be designed. DDACTS is a policing and resource-deployment framework that combines location-based crime data with traffic crash data to identify high-risk places and guide targeted enforcement and prevention strategies. The overarching purpose of the opportunity was to strengthen law enforcement operations intended to reduce crime, traffic crashes, and traffic violations, while improving public safety by promoting more strategic, evidence-informed deployment of police and partner resources.
At its core, the solicitation emphasized an "evaluability assessment," which is a structured, pre-evaluation study used to determine whether a program or model is sufficiently well-defined, consistently implemented, and supported by usable data to justify a full-scale impact evaluation. In practice, that typically means clarifying what DDACTS looks like on the ground in participating agencies, documenting the essential components and local adaptations, examining how agencies use integrated crime and crash analyses to select target areas, and determining whether enforcement and related interventions are delivered with enough consistency and fidelity to measure results. It also implies assessing data availability and quality, such as whether agencies can reliably provide geocoded crime incidents, crash reports, enforcement activity data, calls for service, and related operational metrics over time, and whether those data can be aligned temporally and geographically to support credible analysis.
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2012, with an application closing date of June 8, 2012, and it was later archived on June 29, 2012. NIJ anticipated making one award under a discretionary grant mechanism. The funding activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as Research and Evaluation, underscoring that NIJ was looking for research-oriented work rather than direct program implementation. The notice indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement, lowering barriers for applicants that may not have access to non-federal matching funds. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as 0 in the summary data, which generally signals that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation document for the actual budget guidance, constraints, and expectations.
Eligibility for the competition was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional conditions explained in the full solicitation. That approach is common for NIJ research solicitations and can include universities, nonprofit research organizations, private entities, and other qualified applicants capable of conducting rigorous evaluation planning and methodological work, often in partnership with law enforcement agencies that have implemented or are implementing DDACTS. The practical expectation behind such a solicitation is that successful applicants would be able to engage police departments, obtain access to operational and public safety datasets, conduct site visits or structured interviews, map DDACTS processes and decision rules, and produce a clear set of findings and recommendations that NIJ and the field can use to guide next-step evaluations.
The listing provided points of contact for solicitation and application assistance, naming NIJ Social Science Analysts Eric D. Martin (202-514-9588, Eric.D.Martin@usdoj.gov), Brett Chapman (202-514-2187, Brett.Chapman@usdoj.gov), and Joel Hunt (202-616-8111, Joel.Hunt@usdoj.gov). Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to use those contacts, and others with questions about solicitation requirements could also reach out via those channels.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIJ grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Evaluability Assessment of Law Enforcement Agencies Using the Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS)" (NIJ FY 12).
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What is DDACTS in plain terms?
DDACTS (Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety) is a policing and resource-deployment framework that combines location-based crime data with traffic crash data to identify high-risk places. Agencies use that combined analysis to guide targeted enforcement and prevention strategies aimed at reducing crime, traffic crashes, and traffic violations.
What was NIJ trying to fund under this solicitation?
NIJ solicited proposals for a single research and evaluation award to conduct an evaluability assessment focused on whether the DDACTS model is ready for rigorous outcome evaluation and, if it is, how that outcome evaluation should be designed.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making one award.
Is this opportunity focused on research or on implementing DDACTS in a police department?
This opportunity was framed as Research and Evaluation (listed under the funding activity category "Other" with clarification). It emphasized research-oriented work, not direct program implementation.
What is an "evaluability assessment" as described in the notice?
An evaluability assessment is a structured, pre-evaluation study used to determine whether a program or model is sufficiently well-defined, consistently implemented, and supported by usable data to justify a full-scale impact evaluation.
What kinds of questions would an evaluability assessment examine for DDACTS?
Based on the description, an evaluability assessment would typically clarify what DDACTS looks like on the ground across participating agencies, document essential components and local adaptations, examine how agencies integrate crime and crash analyses to select target areas, and assess whether enforcement and related interventions are delivered with enough consistency and fidelity to measure results.
What data issues did NIJ highlight as part of assessing evaluability?
The notice emphasized assessing data availability and quality, including whether agencies can reliably provide geocoded crime incidents, crash reports, enforcement activity data, calls for service, and related operational metrics over time, and whether those data can be aligned temporally and geographically to support credible analysis.
What does it mean that the grant is under a discretionary mechanism?
The notice stated NIJ anticipated making one award under a discretionary grant mechanism, meaning the award would be made through a competitive, discretionary selection process rather than an entitlement or formula allocation.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional conditions described in the full solicitation.
What types of applicants would typically be positioned to do this kind of work?
While eligibility was unrestricted, the notice described a research and evaluation effort that commonly fits universities, nonprofit research organizations, private entities, or other qualified applicants capable of rigorous evaluation planning and methodological work, often in partnership with law enforcement agencies using DDACTS.
Did the notice suggest partnering with law enforcement agencies?
Yes. The practical expectations described involved engaging police departments, obtaining access to operational and public safety datasets, conducting site visits or structured interviews, mapping DDACTS processes and decision rules, and producing findings and recommendations. These activities generally imply partnerships or close collaboration with law enforcement agencies implementing DDACTS.
What types of activities did NIJ expect the awardee to carry out?
Based on the description, expected activities included engaging police departments, gaining access to relevant datasets, conducting site visits or structured interviews, documenting DDACTS implementation and decision rules, and producing findings and recommendations that NIJ and the field could use to guide next-step evaluations.
What was the overarching purpose of the opportunity?
The overarching purpose was to strengthen law enforcement operations intended to reduce crime, traffic crashes, and traffic violations, while improving public safety by promoting more strategic, evidence-informed deployment of police and partner resources.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 8, 2012.
When was the listing archived?
The listing was archived on June 29, 2012.
Was the award amount specified in the summary information provided?
No. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as 0 in the summary data, which generally indicates applicants needed to consult the full solicitation document for actual budget guidance, constraints, and expectations.
What does it imply when the award ceiling and floor are listed as 0?
In the context described, listing 0 for the ceiling and floor generally signals that budget parameters were not captured in the summary fields and that the full solicitation document needed to be consulted for the real funding levels and budget instructions.
Who were the points of contact listed for solicitation and application assistance?
The listing named NIJ Social Science Analysts Eric D. Martin (202-514-9588, Eric.D.Martin@usdoj.gov), Brett Chapman (202-514-2187, Brett.Chapman@usdoj.gov), and Joel Hunt (202-616-8111, Joel.Hunt@usdoj.gov).
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listing directed applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement to use the provided points of contact.
Where could applicants send questions about solicitation requirements?
The notice indicated that questions about solicitation requirements could be directed to the listed NIJ contacts (Eric D. Martin, Brett Chapman, and Joel Hunt) using the phone numbers and email addresses provided.
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