Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2014 3723
Apply for NIJ 2014 3723
- 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 Optimizing the Use of Video Technology to Improve Criminal Justice Outcomes" 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 Feb 11, 2014 and posted on Feb 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) FY 14 grant opportunity titled "Optimizing the Use of Video Technology to Improve Criminal Justice Outcomes" was a discretionary funding solicitation focused on applied research and evaluation. NIJ was looking for proposals that go beyond simply buying or deploying cameras and instead generate evidence about what kinds of video technology use actually improve public safety and justice system performance. The core purpose was to identify, implement, and rigorously evaluate the ways video cameras and advanced video analytics software can be used to produce the best crime control and crime prevention outcomes, with findings that could help agencies make smarter operational and policy decisions.
A central requirement of the solicitation was partnership. NIJ sought proposals from research organizations that were working together with state, local, or tribal criminal justice agencies. The emphasis on a research-agency partnership signals that NIJ wanted real-world implementation and testing in operational environments, rather than purely laboratory or theoretical work. The projects were expected to produce practical, field-relevant results that agencies could use, while still meeting strong research standards.
In terms of topic focus, NIJ expressed the strongest interest in proposals that integrate video technology directly into policing strategies, especially proposals that use quantitative data analysis methods. In other words, NIJ prioritized studies that treat video tools as part of a broader policing approach (for example, deploying cameras in ways that align with patrol strategies, hot spot policing, problem-oriented policing, or investigative workflows) and that can measure outcomes using statistical or other rigorous quantitative techniques. While policing was the main priority, NIJ also indicated it would consider proposals involving criminal courts and correctional settings, opening the door to research on how video and analytics might affect court processes, evidence handling, courtroom efficiency, jail or prison safety, compliance monitoring, or other justice operations.
Administratively, this opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means NIJ anticipated an active role in the project through ongoing collaboration, oversight, and engagement on key project decisions, milestones, or dissemination. The funding activity categories were Law, Justice and Legal Services as well as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the hybrid nature of the work: technology-centered research grounded in criminal justice practice. The program was associated with CFDA number 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduced the barrier to entry for applicants and allowed proposals to be built around the full project cost without requiring non-federal match contributions.
The solicitation anticipated a small number of awards, with an expected total of one award and an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. The listing shows award ceiling and floor as $0, which generally indicates that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for any specific budget limits or that amounts could be flexible within the overall available funding. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications in the full solicitation text. Key dates included a posted date of February 6, 2014, a closing date of April 28, 2014, and an archive date of July 31, 2014.
For applicant support, NIJ directed prospective applicants to general NIJ funding guidance and FAQs on the NIJ website, and provided an email address for solicitation requirements questions (ST_Research@ojp.usdoj.gov). Technical submission assistance was routed through the Grants.gov customer support hotline and email. The notice also highlighted the standard federal procedure for applicants who experience Grants.gov technical issues that prevent on-time submission: they needed to contact NIJ within 24 hours after the deadline to request approval for a late submission due to verified technical problems.
Overall, the opportunity was designed to build credible evidence on when and how video cameras and advanced analytics should be used in criminal justice settings, with a strong preference for projects embedded in policing strategies and evaluated using quantitative methods, and with sufficient funding to support a substantial, field-based research and evaluation effort carried out through a close researcher-practitioner partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIJ FY 14 grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Optimizing the Use of Video Technology to Improve Criminal Justice Outcomes."
What kind of funding opportunity is this?
It is a discretionary funding solicitation from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) focused on applied research and evaluation.
What is the main purpose of the solicitation?
The core purpose is to identify, implement, and rigorously evaluate ways that video cameras and advanced video analytics software can be used to produce the best crime control and crime prevention outcomes, and to generate evidence that helps agencies make smarter operational and policy decisions.
Is the solicitation intended to fund the purchase or deployment of cameras?
No. NIJ was looking for proposals that go beyond simply buying or deploying cameras and instead produce evidence about what kinds of video technology use actually improve public safety and justice system performance.
What types of projects did NIJ prioritize?
NIJ expressed the strongest interest in proposals that integrate video technology directly into policing strategies, especially proposals using quantitative data analysis methods.
What does it mean to "integrate video technology into policing strategies"?
Based on the solicitation description, this means treating video tools as part of a broader policing approach, such as aligning camera use with patrol strategies, hot spot policing, problem-oriented policing, or investigative workflows, and then measuring outcomes.
Were quantitative methods required or simply preferred?
The solicitation states NIJ had the strongest interest in proposals that use quantitative data analysis methods, indicating a strong preference for quantitative approaches.
Are projects outside policing eligible for consideration?
Yes. While policing was the main priority, NIJ indicated it would also consider proposals involving criminal courts and correctional settings.
What are examples of non-policing settings mentioned as eligible for consideration?
The opportunity notes criminal courts and correctional settings, including potential research on court processes, evidence handling, courtroom efficiency, jail or prison safety, compliance monitoring, or other justice operations.
Was partnership a requirement for applicants?
Yes. A central requirement was partnership: NIJ sought proposals from research organizations working together with state, local, or tribal criminal justice agencies.
Who was NIJ expecting to apply?
NIJ sought proposals from research organizations in partnership with state, local, or tribal criminal justice agencies, with projects implemented and tested in real operational environments.
What was NIJ trying to achieve through the partnership requirement?
The partnership emphasis signals NIJ wanted real-world implementation and testing rather than purely laboratory or theoretical work, producing practical, field-relevant results while meeting strong research standards.
What type of award mechanism was used?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project would be managed?
It typically means NIJ anticipated an active role in the project through ongoing collaboration, oversight, and engagement on key project decisions, milestones, or dissemination.
What are the funding activity categories for this opportunity?
The funding activity categories listed are Law, Justice and Legal Services and Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The solicitation anticipated a small number of awards, with an expected total of one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $2,000,000.
Were award floor and ceiling amounts provided?
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which generally indicates applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for any specific budget limits or that award amounts could be flexible within the overall available funding.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications in the full solicitation text.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was February 6, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was April 28, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 31, 2014.
Where could applicants find general NIJ funding guidance and FAQs?
NIJ directed prospective applicants to general NIJ funding guidance and FAQs on the NIJ website.
Who should applicants contact with questions about solicitation requirements?
Questions about solicitation requirements were directed to ST_Research@ojp.usdoj.gov.
Where could applicants get technical help with submitting through Grants.gov?
Technical submission assistance was routed through the Grants.gov customer support hotline and email.
What should an applicant do if a Grants.gov technical problem prevents on-time submission?
The notice highlighted a standard federal procedure: applicants needed to contact NIJ within 24 hours after the deadline to request approval for a late submission due to verified technical problems.
What kinds of outcomes was NIJ trying to improve through this research?
The solicitation emphasizes improving criminal justice outcomes, including public safety and justice system performance, by generating credible evidence on when and how video cameras and advanced analytics should be used.
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