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- 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 Law Enforcement Corrections and Technology Center (NLECTC) System Small, Rural, Tribal and Border (SRTB) Regional 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 $2,000,000.00 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 Law Enforcement Corrections and Technology Center (NLECTC) System Small, Rural, Tribal and Border (SRTB) Regional Center opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2014-3764) is a discretionary National Institute of Justice solicitation to fund one organization to host and operate the SRTB Regional Center within the broader NLECTC system. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means NIJ expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and receiving end-of-project reports. The overall funding amount listed is an estimated total of $2,000,000, with no stated cost sharing or matching requirement, and eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full solicitation text). The solicitation was posted March 18, 2014, with an application closing date of June 16, 2014, and NIJ anticipated making a single award.
The core purpose of the solicitation is to change and expand what the SRTB Regional Center does. Historically, the center primarily supported small, rural, tribal, and border law enforcement agencies by giving them access to information about existing tools and technologies that might fit their operational needs. NIJ is explicitly shifting the center from being mainly an information access point to being a generator of practical, evidence-based knowledge about technology solutions. In other words, instead of simply pointing agencies to products or describing technology options, the center is expected to actively develop credible information by finding promising technology-based approaches, testing them in real-world settings, and then translating those findings into useful guidance that SRTB agencies can apply.
NIJ describes a three-part, research-based operating model that the funded center is expected to implement. First, the center will identify innovative, technology-based solutions aimed at the unique operational challenges faced by SRTB agencies. Second, it will evaluate those solutions through trials conducted with representative agencies, meaning the testing should reflect the environments, constraints, and use cases common in small, rural, tribal, and border jurisdictions. Third, the center will disseminate the results of those evaluations effectively to SRTB agencies across the United States, emphasizing broad reach and practical utility so that agencies can make better technology decisions based on tested performance and implementation lessons rather than marketing claims or anecdotal reports.
Another major expansion in scope is that the center is no longer meant to focus only on law enforcement. NIJ indicates the center should broaden its work to include SRTB courts and corrections agencies as well. That signals an expectation that the center will address technology needs across the criminal justice system in SRTB contexts, which can include issues like information sharing, operational communications, facility and offender management technologies, digital evidence and case management considerations, and other technology-dependent workflows that affect courts and corrections alongside policing.
NIJ also scheduled an informational teleconference on April 9, 2014 (2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern) for prospective applicants interested in this solicitation (NIJ 2014-3764) and/or a related solicitation to operate a National Criminal Justice Technology Information Resource Center within the NLECTC system (NIJ 2014-3731). The conference details included a toll-free call-in number (1-800-521-6079), a Washington, DC area number (202-353-0881), and passcode 50998540#. NIJ planned to post an agenda by April 1, 2014, and then provide a written summary after the call. Questions about the teleconference and other solicitation requirements were directed to ST_Research@ojp.usdoj.gov.
From an applicant’s standpoint, the opportunity is essentially a competition to become NIJ’s designated operator for the SRTB Regional Center and to run it under a more rigorous, evaluation-driven framework. The funded organization would be expected to function as a national resource for SRTB agencies by selecting and studying technologies that address on-the-ground constraints common in these settings (limited staffing, long distances, interoperability needs, infrastructure gaps, jurisdictional complexity, and resource limitations), producing findings that are credible and useful, and distributing those findings in ways that agencies can readily act on. Administrative and submission support for applications was routed through Grants.gov, with the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline and standard instructions for applicants who encounter technical issues near the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIJ FY 14 NLECTC System SRTB Regional Center opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) discretionary solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2014-3764) to fund one organization to host and operate the Small, Rural, Tribal and Border (SRTB) Regional Center as part of the broader National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) system.
What does SRTB stand for?
SRTB refers to Small, Rural, Tribal and Border agencies and jurisdictions. In this solicitation, NIJ is focused on technology needs and operational challenges common in those settings.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2014-3764.
How many awards does NIJ expect to make?
NIJ anticipated making a single award under this solicitation.
What is the total funding amount available?
The solicitation lists an estimated total of $2,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This typically means NIJ expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than only providing funds and receiving end-of-project reports.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full solicitation text.
What is the main purpose of this solicitation?
The central purpose is to change and expand the SRTB Regional Center from primarily providing access to information about existing tools and technologies into a center that generates practical, evidence-based knowledge about technology solutions for SRTB agencies.
How is NIJ changing the SRTB Regional Center’s role compared to the past?
Historically, the center mainly helped SRTB law enforcement by sharing information about existing tools and technology options. NIJ is explicitly shifting the center toward identifying promising technology-based approaches, testing them in real-world settings, and translating the findings into guidance that SRTB agencies can use.
What operating model does NIJ expect the funded center to implement?
NIJ describes a three-part, research-based operating model: (1) identify innovative, technology-based solutions aimed at SRTB operational challenges, (2) evaluate those solutions through trials conducted with representative agencies, and (3) disseminate evaluation results effectively to SRTB agencies across the United States.
What does NIJ mean by “identify†technology solutions?
The center is expected to find innovative, technology-based approaches that address the unique operational challenges faced by small, rural, tribal, and border agencies and jurisdictions.
What does NIJ mean by “evaluate†technology solutions?
Evaluation is expected to occur through trials conducted with representative agencies, so that testing reflects environments, constraints, and use cases common in small, rural, tribal, and border jurisdictions.
What does NIJ mean by “disseminate†results?
The center is expected to distribute the results of those technology evaluations broadly and in a practically useful way, so SRTB agencies can make better technology decisions based on tested performance and implementation lessons rather than marketing claims or anecdotal reports.
Is the SRTB Regional Center limited to law enforcement technology?
No. NIJ indicates the center should expand beyond law enforcement to include SRTB courts and corrections agencies as well.
What kinds of criminal justice technology areas might be included under the expanded scope?
NIJ signals an expectation that the center will address technology needs across the criminal justice system in SRTB contexts. Examples mentioned include information sharing, operational communications, facility and offender management technologies, digital evidence and case management considerations, and other technology-dependent workflows affecting courts and corrections alongside policing.
What kinds of operational constraints is the center expected to consider for SRTB jurisdictions?
The center is expected to select and study technologies that address on-the-ground constraints common in SRTB settings, including limited staffing, long distances, interoperability needs, infrastructure gaps, jurisdictional complexity, and resource limitations.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on March 18, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 16, 2014.
How do applicants submit an application?
Administrative and submission support for applications was routed through Grants.gov.
What should applicants do if they have technical issues with Grants.gov near the deadline?
The information provided notes the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline and standard instructions for applicants who encounter technical issues near the deadline.
Was there an informational teleconference for prospective applicants?
Yes. NIJ scheduled an informational teleconference on April 9, 2014, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern for prospective applicants interested in this solicitation (NIJ 2014-3764) and/or a related solicitation (NIJ 2014-3731).
What was the related solicitation mentioned for the teleconference?
The teleconference also covered a related solicitation to operate a National Criminal Justice Technology Information Resource Center within the NLECTC system (NIJ 2014-3731).
What were the teleconference call-in details?
The teleconference details included a toll-free number (1-800-521-6079), a Washington, DC area number (202-353-0881), and passcode 50998540#.
Was an agenda or follow-up summary planned for the teleconference?
Yes. NIJ planned to post an agenda by April 1, 2014, and provide a written summary after the call.
Where were questions about the teleconference and other solicitation requirements directed?
Questions were directed to ST_Research@ojp.usdoj.gov.
From an applicant’s perspective, what is the opportunity really competing for?
It is essentially a competition to become NIJ’s designated operator for the SRTB Regional Center and to run it under a more rigorous, evaluation-driven framework that produces credible, actionable findings and distributes them widely to SRTB agencies nationwide.
What is NIJ trying to help SRTB agencies do with this approach?
NIJ is aiming to help SRTB agencies make better technology decisions by relying on tested performance and implementation lessons developed through real-world evaluations, rather than relying on marketing materials or anecdotal information.
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