Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2012 3094
Apply for NIJ 2012 3094
- 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 Research on Illegal Prescription Drug Market Interventions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2012 and posted on Feb 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 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 2 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) grant opportunity titled "NIJ FY 12 Research on Illegal Prescription Drug Market Interventions" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2012 3094) was a discretionary research and evaluation grant program intended to support studies focused on illegal markets for prescription drugs and how those markets can be disrupted. NIJ was looking for research that helps law enforcement and policymakers better understand which tools, strategies, and resources are actually effective for deterring serious crime, strengthening prosecutions, and carrying out broader market intervention efforts related to the diversion and illegal distribution of prescription medications.
A central theme of the solicitation was practical utility: proposals were expected to examine real-world policies and operational practices, not just describe the problem. NIJ emphasized the need to assess how existing approaches perform, where gaps exist, and what changes could improve outcomes. In other words, the goal was to generate evidence that can guide decision-making by law enforcement agencies and the justice system when dealing with prescription drug diversion and associated illegal markets.
The solicitation identified two main research objectives. The first was policy analysis of laws addressing the criminal diversion of prescription medications. This objective centered on evaluating the legal and policy framework used to prevent and respond to diversion, such as how statutes are structured, how they are enforced, and how they influence deterrence and prosecution. Research under this objective could reasonably include comparative analysis across jurisdictions, assessment of enforcement and prosecutorial challenges, unintended consequences, and how diversion laws intersect with broader public safety goals.
The second objective focused on optimization of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) for law enforcement use. PDMPs are state-run systems that collect and provide data on controlled substance prescriptions, and NIJ was seeking research on how these systems can be made more effective specifically for investigative and intervention purposes. That includes questions around improving access, usability, analytic capabilities, and integration into law enforcement workflows, while also considering constraints such as privacy, legal thresholds for access, data quality, timeliness, and cross-jurisdictional information sharing.
Administratively, NIJ anticipated making two awards under this opportunity. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The award ceiling and floor were listed as 0, which typically indicates that specific dollar limits were not stated in the summary fields and applicants were expected to consult the full solicitation document for budget guidance and expectations. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
Key dates included a posted and creation date of February 17, 2012, with an original and final closing date of May 17, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on June 30, 2012. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was research and evaluation.
For applicants who needed assistance or had questions about the solicitation requirements, NIJ provided contact points within the agency. The listed contacts were Linda Truitt (Senior Social Science Analyst) at 202 353 9081 and Linda.Truitt@usdoj.gov, Alan Spanbauer (Physical Scientist) at 202 305 2436 and Alan.Spanbuer@usdoj.gov, and William Ford (Information Sensor Technologies Division Director) at 202 353 9768 and William.Ford@usdoj.gov. The announcement also referenced an additional information link directing interested parties to the full solicitation document, which would typically contain the detailed scope, application instructions, allowable costs, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this NIJ grant?
The opportunity is titled "NIJ FY 12 Research on Illegal Prescription Drug Market Interventions" and the Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2012 3094.
Which agency offered this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is research and evaluation.
What was NIJ trying to accomplish with this solicitation?
NIJ intended to support studies focused on illegal markets for prescription drugs and how those markets can be disrupted. The overall goal was to produce evidence that helps law enforcement and policymakers understand which tools, strategies, and resources are effective for deterring serious crime, strengthening prosecutions, and supporting broader market intervention efforts related to prescription drug diversion and illegal distribution.
What does NIJ mean by focusing on "practical utility"?
NIJ emphasized that proposals were expected to examine real-world policies and operational practices, not just describe the problem. The solicitation prioritized research that assesses how existing approaches perform, identifies gaps, and informs changes that could improve outcomes for justice and enforcement decision-making.
What topics or problem area did the research need to address?
The solicitation focused on illegal markets involving the diversion and illegal distribution of prescription medications, and on interventions that can disrupt those markets.
What were the two main research objectives identified in the solicitation?
The solicitation identified two main research objectives: (1) policy analysis of laws addressing the criminal diversion of prescription medications, and (2) optimization of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) for law enforcement use.
What did the first objective (policy analysis) cover?
The first objective centered on evaluating the legal and policy framework used to prevent and respond to prescription medication diversion. This included how statutes are structured, how they are enforced, and how they influence deterrence and prosecution.
What kinds of questions could fit under the policy analysis objective?
Based on the solicitation description, research could include comparative analysis across jurisdictions, assessment of enforcement and prosecutorial challenges, unintended consequences of laws or policies, and analysis of how diversion laws intersect with broader public safety goals.
What did the second objective (PDMP optimization) focus on?
The second objective focused on how PDMPs could be made more effective specifically for law enforcement investigative and intervention purposes. PDMPs are state-run systems that collect and provide data on controlled substance prescriptions.
What PDMP-related improvements did NIJ highlight as research areas?
The solicitation highlighted areas such as improving access, usability, analytic capabilities, and integration into law enforcement workflows.
What constraints or considerations did NIJ mention for PDMP research?
NIJ noted that PDMP optimization research should consider constraints such as privacy, legal thresholds for access, data quality, timeliness, and cross-jurisdictional information sharing.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making two awards under this opportunity.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What were the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The award ceiling and floor were listed as 0. This typically indicates that specific dollar limits were not stated in the summary fields, and applicants were expected to consult the full solicitation for budget guidance and expectations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date (and creation date) was February 17, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both May 17, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 30, 2012.
Where could applicants find the full solicitation details and instructions?
The announcement referenced an additional information link directing interested parties to the full solicitation document. That full solicitation would typically include detailed scope, application instructions, allowable costs, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.
Who were the NIJ contacts listed for questions about the solicitation?
The listed contacts were Linda Truitt (Senior Social Science Analyst), Alan Spanbauer (Physical Scientist), and William Ford (Information Sensor Technologies Division Director).
How can I contact Linda Truitt about this opportunity?
Linda Truitt can be reached at 202 353 9081 and Linda.Truitt@usdoj.gov.
How can I contact Alan Spanbauer about this opportunity?
Alan Spanbauer can be reached at 202 305 2436 and Alan.Spanbuer@usdoj.gov.
How can I contact William Ford about this opportunity?
William Ford can be reached at 202 353 9768 and William.Ford@usdoj.gov.
What kinds of outcomes was NIJ hoping the research would support for the justice system?
NIJ aimed for research that could guide decision-making by law enforcement agencies and the justice system, including evidence on what works for deterring serious crime, strengthening prosecutions, and improving broader market intervention efforts related to prescription drug diversion.
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