Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2014 3744
Apply for NIJ 2014 3744
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 14 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes" 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 27, 2014 and posted on Feb 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 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 $14,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Individuals County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIJ FY 14 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ-2014-3744) is a discretionary National Institute of Justice program designed to push forensic science forward in ways that directly matter to criminal justice practice. NIJ is looking for basic or applied research and development projects that either expand the scientific knowledge base that informs forensic policy and day-to-day practice, or produce tangible outputs such as tools, devices, systems, materials, or methods that could realistically be used in forensic casework. The broader goal is to translate advances from core scientific research, adjacent scientific and engineering fields, and ongoing forensic research into forensic methods that are more discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and fast for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence.
A key feature of this solicitation is its emphasis on practitioner relevance. NIJ highlights the role of its Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG), which represents the practitioner community and helps identify, discuss, and prioritize real operational needs in the field. Applicants are encouraged to use the TWG’s posted FY 2014 operational requirements as an informational resource when shaping proposal ideas, with the clear intent that funded work aligns with practical needs in laboratories and investigative settings. The solicitation also references NIJ strategic priorities (noted as being discussed around page 23 of the full solicitation), signaling that proposals should connect their technical approach and expected outcomes to the agency’s broader forensic science goals and direction.
The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more active involvement by NIJ in the funded project than a standard grant, often through collaboration, monitoring, and coordination during the project period. NIJ anticipated making about 8 awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $14,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a $50,000 floor to a $500,000 ceiling. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for applicants who may not have non-federal funds available to contribute.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations and applicants across the public, private, academic, and nonprofit sectors. Eligible applicants include small businesses and other for-profit organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations, as well as individuals. The CFDA number associated with the program is 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants), placing it within the law, justice, and legal services funding category.
The solicitation timeline reflects a FY 2014 competitive cycle: it was posted on February 14, 2014, with an application closing date of April 21, 2014, and an archive date of May 21, 2014. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact NIJ via forensic.research@usdoj.gov. Overall, this opportunity is aimed at funding research and development that can measurably strengthen forensic science foundations and deliver practical improvements to how physical evidence is processed and interpreted in the criminal justice system.
FAQs: NIJ FY 14 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes (NIJ-2014-3744)
What is the NIJ FY 14 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes opportunity?
It is a discretionary National Institute of Justice (NIJ) program (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ-2014-3744) focused on research and development in forensic science that directly supports criminal justice practice.
What kinds of projects is NIJ looking to fund under this solicitation?
NIJ is seeking basic or applied research and development projects that either (1) expand the scientific knowledge base that informs forensic policy and day-to-day practice, or (2) produce tangible outputs such as tools, devices, systems, materials, or methods that could realistically be used in forensic casework.
What is the broader goal of the program?
The broader goal is to translate advances from core scientific research, adjacent scientific and engineering fields, and ongoing forensic research into forensic methods that are more discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and fast for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence.
How does NIJ define "practitioner relevance" in this solicitation?
Practitioner relevance is emphasized as a key feature. NIJ signals that proposals should align with real operational needs in laboratories and investigative settings, not just theoretical advances.
What is the Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG), and why does it matter for applicants?
The Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG) represents the practitioner community and helps identify, discuss, and prioritize operational needs in the field. NIJ highlights TWG to reinforce that funded work should connect to practical, on-the-ground forensic requirements.
Are applicants supposed to use the TWG FY 2014 operational requirements?
Applicants are encouraged to use the TWG posted FY 2014 operational requirements as an informational resource when shaping proposal ideas, with the intent that proposed work aligns with practical needs.
Do proposals need to align with NIJ strategic priorities?
Yes. The solicitation references NIJ strategic priorities (noted as being discussed around page 23 of the full solicitation), indicating proposals should connect their technical approach and expected outcomes to NIJ's broader forensic science goals and direction.
What type of award is this program using: grant or cooperative agreement?
This program is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates more active NIJ involvement than a standard grant, often including collaboration, monitoring, and coordination during the project period.
How many awards did NIJ expect to make under this solicitation?
NIJ anticipated making about 8 awards.
How much total funding was estimated for the solicitation?
The estimated total funding amount was $14,000,000.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $50,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes small businesses and other for-profit organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); public and private institutions of higher education; state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations; and individuals.
Is this opportunity limited to academic institutions or government agencies?
No. The solicitation explicitly includes for-profit organizations, nonprofits, institutions of higher education (public and private), government entities, tribal governments and organizations, and individuals.
What is the CFDA number for this program, and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number is 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). It places the opportunity within the law, justice, and legal services funding category.
When was the solicitation posted and when were applications due?
The solicitation was posted on February 14, 2014, and the application closing date was April 21, 2014.
When was the solicitation archived?
The archive date was May 21, 2014.
How can someone request help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact NIJ at forensic.research@usdoj.gov.
What types of outcomes does NIJ want to see from funded projects?
NIJ is looking for outcomes that measurably strengthen forensic science foundations and deliver practical improvements to how physical evidence is processed and interpreted in the criminal justice system, including deployable tools or methods and research that informs forensic policy and practice.
What does NIJ mean by "tangible outputs" in this context?
Tangible outputs are described as tools, devices, systems, materials, or methods that could realistically be used in forensic casework.
Does the solicitation focus only on developing new tools, or is foundational research also supported?
It supports both. NIJ is seeking basic or applied research that expands scientific knowledge relevant to policy and practice, as well as development efforts that produce practical tools or methods for casework.
What is the central theme of the solicitation in one sentence?
It is focused on practitioner-relevant forensic science research and development that translates scientific advances into faster, more accurate, more reliable, and more cost-effective methods for handling physical evidence in criminal justice settings.
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