Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2013 3387
Apply for NIJ 2013 3387
- The National Institute of Justice in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 13 Identifying the Highest Priority Criminal Justice Technology Needs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560 National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 25, 2013 and posted on Jan 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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.
- In general, NIJ is authorized to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, States (including territories), units of local government (including federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), nonprofit and for profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and profit organizations), institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), and certain qualified individuals. For profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee. Foreign governments, foreign organizations, and foreign institutions of higher education are not eligible to apply. NIJ may elect to make awards for applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, dependent on the merit of the applications and on the availability of appropriations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIJ FY 13 "Identifying the Highest Priority Criminal Justice Technology Needs" opportunity is a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) competitive funding solicitation aimed at shaping NIJ's future technology research, development, test, and evaluation (RDTE) portfolio. The central purpose is to ensure NIJ's technology investments are driven by real, on-the-ground operational needs of criminal justice practitioners, rather than solely by academic or vendor-driven innovation. Applicants are asked to help NIJ systematically identify, assess, and prioritize the most pressing technology needs across the criminal justice system, specifically spanning law enforcement, courts, and corrections, and to consider potential solution approaches to address those needs.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that NIJ expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as ongoing coordination, collaboration, or iterative input as findings develop. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, consistent with its emphasis on technology needs assessment and informing RDTE decision-making. NIJ anticipated making up to three awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total program funding level of $1,600,000. The award ceiling is listed as $1,600,000, and the award floor is nominally $1, indicating flexibility in award sizing depending on the scope and merit of proposed work. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for applicants that may not have access to non-federal funds.
Eligibility is broadly open ("unrestricted") and aligns with NIJ's general authorities. Eligible applicants include states and territorial governments, local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions), federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), and certain qualified individuals. A key condition applies to for-profit organizations: they must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, which is a common requirement in some federal research and public interest funding contexts. Foreign governments, foreign organizations, and foreign institutions of higher education are not eligible. The solicitation also notes that NIJ may choose to make awards based on applications from this competition in future fiscal years, depending on application quality and the availability of appropriations, which can matter for strong proposals that may not be funded immediately.
The timeline for the solicitation was straightforward: it was posted and created on January 25, 2013, with an application closing date of April 25, 2013, and an archive date of September 30, 2013. The funding opportunity number is NIJ-2013-3387, and the associated CFDA program number is 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). For support, the announcement provides separate contacts for technical issues with Grants.gov submissions (via phone numbers and the support@grants.gov email) and for programmatic questions (ST-Research@ojp.usdoj.gov).
In practical terms, this opportunity is best understood as a structured effort to gather evidence and practitioner input that will guide NIJ's technology agenda. The expected outputs would typically include a defensible set of prioritized technology needs, an assessment of gaps between current capabilities and operational demands, and insight into promising solution pathways that NIJ could pursue through future RDTE investments. The emphasis on law enforcement, courts, and corrections underscores that NIJ is seeking a system-wide view rather than a single-discipline perspective, with the ultimate goal of focusing federal technology development resources on the needs that will have the greatest operational impact for practitioners.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIJ FY 13 "Identifying the Highest Priority Criminal Justice Technology Needs" opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) competitive funding solicitation intended to help shape NIJ's future technology research, development, test, and evaluation (RDTE) portfolio by systematically identifying and prioritizing the most pressing criminal justice technology needs.
What is the central purpose of this solicitation?
The core purpose is to ensure NIJ's technology investments are driven by real operational needs of criminal justice practitioners (on-the-ground needs), rather than being driven primarily by academic interests or vendor-led innovation.
What kind of work is NIJ asking applicants to do?
Applicants are asked to help NIJ identify, assess, and prioritize high-priority technology needs across the criminal justice system and to consider potential solution approaches that could address those needs.
Which parts of the criminal justice system are in scope?
The solicitation explicitly spans law enforcement, courts, and corrections, signaling NIJ is looking for a system-wide view rather than a single-discipline approach.
What is meant by "technology needs" in this context?
Within the information provided, "technology needs" refers to the most pressing gaps between current capabilities and operational demands faced by practitioners, along with insight into solution pathways NIJ could pursue through future RDTE investments.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates NIJ expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as ongoing coordination, collaboration, or iterative input as findings develop.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, consistent with its emphasis on technology needs assessment and informing RDTE decision-making.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making up to three awards under this solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding available under the program?
The estimated total program funding level is $1,600,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,600,000. The award floor is nominally $1, indicating flexibility in award sizing depending on the scope and merit of the proposed work.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open ("unrestricted"). Eligible applicants include states and territorial governments, local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions), federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), and certain qualified individuals.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations are eligible, but they must agree to forgo any profit or management fee as a condition of receiving an award.
Are foreign governments or foreign organizations eligible?
No. Foreign governments, foreign organizations, and foreign institutions of higher education are not eligible for this opportunity.
Can NIJ fund applications from this competition in a later fiscal year?
Yes. The solicitation notes NIJ may choose to make awards based on applications from this competition in future fiscal years, depending on the quality of applications and the availability of appropriations.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NIJ-2013-3387.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this solicitation?
The associated CFDA program number is 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
When was the solicitation posted, and what were the key dates?
The solicitation was posted/created on January 25, 2013. The application closing date was April 25, 2013. The archive date was September 30, 2013.
Where were applications submitted?
The announcement references Grants.gov submissions and provides contacts for technical issues related to Grants.gov, indicating the application process involved submitting through Grants.gov.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical submission issues?
The solicitation provides Grants.gov support contact options, including phone support and the email address support@grants.gov for technical issues with submissions.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the solicitation?
Programmatic questions are directed to ST-Research@ojp.usdoj.gov.
What is NIJ ultimately trying to achieve with this funded work?
The opportunity is designed as a structured effort to gather evidence and practitioner input to guide NIJ's technology agenda and focus federal technology development resources on needs expected to have the greatest operational impact for practitioners.
What kinds of outputs are expected from projects funded under this solicitation?
Based on the information provided, expected outputs would typically include a defensible set of prioritized technology needs, an assessment of gaps between current capabilities and operational demands, and insight into promising solution pathways that NIJ could pursue through future RDTE investments.
Does the solicitation focus on developing new technology products?
The emphasis described is on identifying, assessing, and prioritizing practitioner-driven technology needs and informing NIJ's RDTE decision-making, rather than on vendor-driven innovation or product development as the central goal.
Why does the solicitation emphasize practitioner needs?
NIJ is aiming to ensure its technology investments are driven by real operational needs across law enforcement, courts, and corrections, so future RDTE efforts align with what practitioners most need in day-to-day work.
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