Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2014 3731
Apply for NIJ 2014 3731
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 14 National Criminal Justice Technology Information Resource Center" 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 Mar 20, 2014 and posted on Mar 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 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 $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 NIJ FY 14 National Criminal Justice Technology Information Resource Center grant (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2014-3731) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the National Institute of Justice to fund one organization to operate a national-level technology information center within the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) System. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means NIJ expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out. The overall purpose is practical and operational: help criminal justice agencies make better technology decisions by identifying tools that work and then helping agencies actually adopt those tools in day-to-day practice.
The center is intended to serve a broad set of stakeholders across the criminal justice system, including federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, corrections, and courts. On the front end, the center is expected to scan and identify relevant tools and technologies that agencies might use to meet operational needs. Just as importantly, it must also track and explain the real-world issues that affect whether a technology can or should be adopted, such as case law and legal constraints, health and safety risks, and operational capabilities and limitations. In other words, it is not only a technology catalog; it is a decision-support resource that helps agencies understand what a tool does, what it requires, what risks it introduces, what standards apply, and what might get in the way of successful implementation.
A major required function of the center is administering the NIJ Standards and Testing Program as part of its broader mission to identify effective tools and technologies. This program focuses on ensuring that equipment purchased by criminal justice agencies is both safe and effective. The program’s core responsibilities include developing and maintaining performance testing standards for specialized criminal justice equipment, identifying tools and technologies that meet (or conform to) those standards, and then disseminating the results so agencies can make informed procurement and deployment choices. This emphasizes NIJ’s broader goal of pushing the field toward evidence-based, standards-driven adoption rather than ad hoc purchasing decisions.
The solicitation also highlights communication and adoption as central deliverables, not an afterthought. The center must communicate what it learns in ways that actively foster adoption into practice, meaning the expectation is that information will be packaged and delivered in formats that agencies can use, and that the center will function as a practical resource rather than a purely research-oriented clearinghouse. The center sits within the NLECTC System, so it is positioned as part of NIJ’s existing national infrastructure for moving justice technology from testing and evaluation into field use.
Key administrative details include an expected single award (Expected Awards: 1) and an estimated total funding amount of $4,000,000. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching. The eligibility category is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full solicitation text. The opportunity was posted March 18, 2014, with an application closing date of June 16, 2014, and an archive date of August 16, 2014. The CFDA program number is 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). Award floor and ceiling are listed as 0, which typically indicates applicants must refer to the solicitation for the practical budget expectations and constraints rather than relying on a predefined cap in the summary fields.
NIJ also scheduled an informational teleconference on April 9, 2014, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time for prospective applicants interested in this opportunity and/or a related NLECTC solicitation for the Small, Rural, Tribal, and Border (SRTB) Regional Center (NIJ 2014-3764). The call-in number was 1-800-521-6079 (or 202-353-0881 for Washington, DC area callers) with passcode 50998540#. NIJ indicated the agenda would be posted online by April 1, 2014, and that a written summary would be made available after the call. Teleconference questions and solicitation requirement questions were directed to ST_Research@ojp.usdoj.gov.
For application logistics, the opportunity points applicants to Grants.gov for submission, with technical help available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) and support@grants.gov. It also notes that if an applicant experiences technical issues beyond their control that prevent on-time submission, they must contact the NIJ solicitation point of contact within 24 hours after the deadline to request approval for a late submission. General NIJ funding guidance and FAQs are referenced through NIJ’s funding webpages.
FAQs: NIJ FY 14 National Criminal Justice Technology Information Resource Center (NIJ 2014-3731)
What is the NIJ FY 14 National Criminal Justice Technology Information Resource Center grant?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to fund one organization to operate a national-level criminal justice technology information center within the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) System.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2014-3731.
How many awards does NIJ expect to make under this opportunity?
NIJ lists Expected Awards: 1, meaning it anticipates making a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is $4,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity summary states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally means NIJ expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out.
What is the overall purpose of the center NIJ plans to fund?
The center is intended to be a practical, operational resource that helps criminal justice agencies make better technology decisions by identifying tools that work and supporting adoption of those tools in day-to-day practice.
Who is the center intended to serve?
The center is intended to serve a broad set of criminal justice stakeholders, including federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, corrections, and courts.
What kinds of activities is the center expected to perform?
Based on the opportunity description, the center is expected to: (1) scan and identify relevant tools and technologies that agencies might use to meet operational needs, (2) track and explain real-world adoption issues such as case law and legal constraints, health and safety risks, and operational capabilities and limitations, and (3) communicate findings in ways that actively foster adoption into practice.
Is the center just a catalog of technologies?
No. The center is described as a decision-support resource, not only a catalog. It is expected to help agencies understand what a tool does, what it requires, what risks it introduces, what standards apply, and what might prevent successful implementation.
What real-world adoption issues must the center address?
The solicitation highlights issues that affect whether a technology can or should be adopted, including case law and legal constraints, health and safety risks, and operational capabilities and limitations.
What role does the NIJ Standards and Testing Program play in this grant?
Administering the NIJ Standards and Testing Program is described as a major required function of the center and part of its broader mission to identify effective tools and technologies.
What is the focus of the NIJ Standards and Testing Program?
The program focuses on ensuring that specialized criminal justice equipment purchased by agencies is safe and effective.
What are the core responsibilities of the NIJ Standards and Testing Program under this center?
The described core responsibilities include developing and maintaining performance testing standards for specialized criminal justice equipment, identifying tools and technologies that meet (or conform to) those standards, and disseminating results so agencies can make informed procurement and deployment choices.
Why does the solicitation emphasize standards and testing?
The opportunity description frames standards-driven testing and dissemination as a way to support evidence-based, standards-driven technology adoption rather than ad hoc purchasing decisions.
How important are communications and adoption activities under this award?
They are central deliverables. The solicitation highlights that the center must communicate what it learns in formats agencies can use and must function as a practical resource that actively fosters adoption into practice.
How does this center relate to the NLECTC System?
The center is positioned within the NLECTC System and is described as part of NIJ's national infrastructure for moving justice technology from testing and evaluation into field use.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full solicitation text.
What is the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
It was posted on March 18, 2014. The application closing date was June 16, 2014.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is August 16, 2014.
Are there stated award minimums or maximums?
The award floor and ceiling are listed as 0. This typically indicates applicants should refer to the solicitation for practical budget expectations and constraints rather than relying on a predefined cap in the summary fields.
How do applicants submit an application?
The opportunity points applicants to Grants.gov for submission.
Where can applicants get technical help with Grants.gov submission?
Technical support is available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, and by email at support@grants.gov.
What if a technical problem prevents submitting by the deadline?
If technical issues beyond the applicant's control prevent on-time submission, the applicant must contact the NIJ solicitation point of contact within 24 hours after the deadline to request approval for a late submission.
Did NIJ offer an informational call for prospective applicants?
Yes. NIJ scheduled an informational teleconference for April 9, 2014, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time for prospective applicants interested in this opportunity and/or a related NLECTC solicitation.
What was the date and time of the informational teleconference?
The teleconference was scheduled for April 9, 2014, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
What was the teleconference call-in information?
The call-in number was 1-800-521-6079 (or 202-353-0881 for Washington, DC area callers) with passcode 50998540#.
Was there an agenda or summary promised for the teleconference?
Yes. NIJ indicated the agenda would be posted online by April 1, 2014, and that a written summary would be made available after the call.
Where were teleconference questions or solicitation requirement questions directed?
Questions were directed to ST_Research@ojp.usdoj.gov.
Was the informational teleconference also relevant to another solicitation?
Yes. NIJ noted the teleconference would also be relevant to a related NLECTC solicitation for the Small, Rural, Tribal, and Border (SRTB) Regional Center (NIJ 2014-3764).
Where does NIJ reference general funding guidance and FAQs?
The opportunity references NIJ funding webpages for general NIJ funding guidance and FAQs.
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