Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2014 3761
Apply for NIJ 2014 3761
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 14 Evaluation of the Office for Victims of Crime Service, Support Justice A Strategy to Enhance Law Enforcement Response to Victims Demonstration Project" 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 Apr 29, 2014 and posted on Apr 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Individuals Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) offered this FY 2014 discretionary grant opportunity to fund a single evaluation of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) demonstration initiative known as Service, Support and Justice: A Strategy to Enhance Law Enforcement Response to Victims, commonly referred to as ELERV. The core purpose of the solicitation was to support an independent, research-based assessment of whether and how this strategy improves the way law enforcement agencies interact with crime victims and address victims needs. ELERV itself was developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with OVC and is aimed at helping police departments and other law enforcement organizations make agency-wide, systemic changes rather than relying on isolated trainings or individual champions.
The project NIJ wanted to fund was an evaluation, meaning the awardee would be expected to examine implementation and outcomes of the ELERV demonstration sites. In practical terms, this kind of evaluation typically focuses on questions such as: how participating agencies adopt and operationalize the ELERV model; what organizational policies, procedures, and culture changes occur; whether victim-focused practices become standardized across units and shifts; and what measurable effects are observed for victims experiences and case handling. Because ELERV is framed as an agency-wide change strategy, the evaluation would logically look beyond frontline officer behavior alone and consider leadership commitment, supervisory practices, cross-unit coordination, referral pathways to victim services, documentation and information-sharing practices, and any changes in partnerships with community-based victim service providers.
The opportunity was released under Funding Opportunity Number NIJ-2014-3761 and fell within the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category. NIJ anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000 (with a nominal award floor of $1,000). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered barriers for applicants that might not have flexible funds to contribute. The funding instrument was a grant, and the support was tied to NIJ program authority under CFDA 16.560, National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
Eligibility was broad and included state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; independent school districts; private entities including small businesses and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and even individuals. This wide applicant pool signaled NIJs interest in attracting a qualified evaluator from academia, research organizations, or other entities with strong program evaluation capacity in policing and victim services.
Key dates reflected a standard federal solicitation timeline for that year. The opportunity was posted and created on April 29, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 30, 2014, and an archive date of July 30, 2014. The solicitation included a link to the full announcement for detailed requirements, deliverables, application instructions, and evaluation criteria. For technical issues accessing the announcement, NIJ listed a point of contact: Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst and Program Manager, reachable at 202-598-7260.
In short, this grant competition was designed to produce credible evidence about a specific victim-centered policing reform approach. NIJ was looking for a rigorous evaluation that could document what it takes to implement ELERV in real agencies, identify promising practices and barriers, and assess whether ELERV leads to more consistent, supportive, and effective law enforcement responses to victims of crime.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the purpose of this NIJ grant opportunity?
This FY 2014 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) discretionary grant opportunity was intended to fund a single, independent evaluation of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) demonstration initiative called Service, Support and Justice: A Strategy to Enhance Law Enforcement Response to Victims, commonly known as ELERV. The main goal was to support a research-based assessment of whether, and how, ELERV improves law enforcement agencies' interactions with crime victims and their ability to address victims' needs.
What is ELERV?
ELERV (Service, Support and Justice: A Strategy to Enhance Law Enforcement Response to Victims) is a victim-centered policing strategy developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with OVC. It is designed to help police departments and other law enforcement organizations make agency-wide, systemic changes, rather than relying on isolated trainings or a few individual champions.
Is this funding for implementing ELERV or for evaluating it?
This funding was for an evaluation project. NIJ sought an awardee to examine both implementation and outcomes at the ELERV demonstration sites, rather than funding the rollout of ELERV itself.
How many awards did NIJ plan to make under this solicitation?
NIJ anticipated making one award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number was NIJ-2014-3761.
What is the estimated total funding amount and maximum award size?
NIJ estimated a total funding amount of $300,000. The award ceiling was $300,000 (and the nominal award floor was $1,000).
Was there a cost-sharing or match requirement?
No. The solicitation stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
Which federal program authority and CFDA number applied?
The opportunity was tied to NIJ program authority under CFDA 16.560, National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category listed for the opportunity was Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- State, county, city, or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Independent school districts
- Private entities including small businesses and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Individuals
What kind of applicant did NIJ appear to be seeking?
Based on the solicitation description and the evaluation focus, NIJ appeared to be aiming to attract a qualified evaluator with strong program evaluation capacity related to policing and victim services. The broad eligibility suggested applicants could come from academia, research organizations, or other capable entities.
What would the evaluation be expected to study?
The evaluation was expected to examine implementation and outcomes of the ELERV demonstration sites. In practical terms, it would typically address topics such as:
- How participating agencies adopt and operationalize the ELERV model
- What organizational policy, procedure, and culture changes occur
- Whether victim-focused practices become standardized across units and shifts
- What measurable effects are observed in victims' experiences and in case handling
Since ELERV is an agency-wide change strategy, what parts of an agency might the evaluation consider?
Because ELERV emphasizes systemic change, the evaluation would logically look beyond frontline officer behavior and consider areas such as leadership commitment, supervisory practices, cross-unit coordination, referral pathways to victim services, documentation and information-sharing practices, and any changes in partnerships with community-based victim service providers.
What were the key dates for the solicitation?
The opportunity was posted/created on April 29, 2014. The original and current closing date was June 30, 2014. The archive date was July 30, 2014.
Where could applicants find detailed requirements and application instructions?
The solicitation referenced a link to the full announcement, which contained detailed requirements, deliverables, application instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Who was the point of contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, NIJ listed Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst and Program Manager, at 202-598-7260.
What was the intended outcome of funding this evaluation?
The competition was designed to produce credible evidence about a victim-centered policing reform approach. NIJ sought a rigorous evaluation that could document what it takes to implement ELERV in real agencies, identify promising practices and barriers, and assess whether ELERV leads to more consistent, supportive, and effective law enforcement responses to victims of crime.
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