Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2014 3748
Apply for NIJ 2014 3748
- 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 Evaluation on Justice Systems" 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 4, 2014 and posted on Feb 12, 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 $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Independent school districts County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIJ FY 14 Research and Evaluation on Justice Systems grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2014 3748) was a discretionary federal grant program administered by the National Institute of Justice. It invited proposals focused on social and behavioral science research and on evaluations connected to justice systems, with a clear emphasis on work that would directly and meaningfully inform criminal and juvenile justice policy and practice at the state, local, tribal, or federal levels. In practical terms, the program was aimed at studies that help decision-makers understand what is happening in justice agencies and courts, why it is happening, and what interventions, policies, or operational changes produce measurable improvements.
The opportunity fell under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category and was tied to CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). NIJ indicated it expected to make about five awards, with an estimated total funding level of $4,000,000. The listed award range showed a minimum award size (floor) of $1,000 and a maximum award size (ceiling) of up to $4,000,000, which effectively allowed for anything from small, targeted projects to a single large, multi-year evaluation if NIJ chose that approach. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
A wide range of applicants were eligible, reflecting NIJ's interest in drawing from academic, governmental, nonprofit, and private-sector research capacity. Eligible applicants included public and private institutions of higher education; federal, state, county, city/township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations; nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the exception noted for institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses; and even individuals. This broad eligibility suggests NIJ was open to proposals from research teams embedded in universities, policy and evaluation units inside government, independent research organizations, and applied practitioners with demonstrated expertise.
The solicitation timeline shows it was posted February 12, 2014, created March 4, 2014, and had an application deadline of April 28, 2014, with an archive date of May 28, 2014. The short window between posting and closing is typical of many NIJ solicitations and would have required applicants to move quickly in shaping a research design, lining up partnerships with justice agencies for access to data and sites, and preparing the administrative components of a federal grant application.
Substantively, the key requirement was relevance and impact: proposals needed to address justice systems topics in a way that bore "directly and substantially" on policy and practice. While the summary text does not list specific priority topics, the framing makes clear NIJ was looking for rigorous social science work, including evaluations of programs, policies, or operational strategies within criminal and juvenile justice systems. Competitive applications in this kind of NIJ program typically center on strong methodology, credible plans for data collection and analysis, clear outcome measures, and a realistic pathway for findings to be used by practitioners and policymakers. Another common expectation for justice-system evaluations is meaningful collaboration with agencies such as police departments, courts, corrections, probation/parole, juvenile justice agencies, or community-based partners, especially when the study requires implementation access or administrative records.
For additional details, applicants were directed to the full solicitation, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Marie Garcia, Ph.D., Social Science Analyst and Program Manager at NIJ, reachable at 202-514-7128.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NIJ FY 14 Research and Evaluation on Justice Systems."
Who administered this grant program?
The program was administered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What type of federal funding opportunity was this?
It was a discretionary federal grant program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2014 3748.
What funding activity category did it fall under?
It fell under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
What kinds of projects was NIJ looking to fund?
NIJ invited proposals focused on social and behavioral science research and evaluations connected to justice systems, with a clear emphasis on work that would directly and meaningfully inform criminal and juvenile justice policy and practice at the state, local, tribal, or federal levels.
What was the main purpose or practical aim of the program?
The program was aimed at studies that help decision-makers understand what is happening in justice agencies and courts, why it is happening, and what interventions, policies, or operational changes produce measurable improvements.
Did proposals need to be relevant to policy and practice?
Yes. A key requirement was relevance and impact: proposals needed to address justice systems topics in a way that bore directly and substantially on policy and practice.
Were specific priority topics listed in the summary information provided?
No. The summary information provided does not list specific priority topics, but it emphasizes rigorous social science research and evaluations within criminal and juvenile justice systems.
Were program or policy evaluations considered appropriate under this opportunity?
Yes. The framing indicates NIJ was looking for evaluations of programs, policies, or operational strategies within criminal and juvenile justice systems.
How many awards did NIJ expect to make?
NIJ indicated it expected to make about five awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding level was $4,000,000.
What was the award size range?
The listed award range showed a minimum (floor) of $1,000 and a maximum (ceiling) of up to $4,000,000.
Did the award range allow for both small and large projects?
Yes. The range effectively allowed for anything from small, targeted projects to a single large, multi-year evaluation, depending on NIJ's funding decisions.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included a wide range of entities and individuals: public and private institutions of higher education; federal, state, county, city/township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with an exception noted for institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses; and individuals.
Were individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals were included in the list of eligible applicants.
Were for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses were listed as eligible.
Could nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. Nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status were listed as eligible (with the exception noted for institutions of higher education).
Could tribal governments and tribal organizations apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations were listed as eligible.
When was the opportunity posted?
The solicitation was posted on February 12, 2014.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 4, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 28, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 28, 2014.
How long did applicants have to apply after the posting date?
Based on the dates provided, the window from posting (February 12, 2014) to the deadline (April 28, 2014) was relatively short, which would have required applicants to move quickly.
What kinds of preparation did the short timeline likely require?
The information provided indicates applicants would have needed to move quickly in shaping a research design, lining up partnerships with justice agencies for access to data and sites, and preparing the administrative components of a federal grant application.
Did the opportunity emphasize collaboration with justice agencies?
While not stated as a formal requirement in the summary, the provided information notes that evaluations commonly expect meaningful collaboration with agencies such as police departments, courts, corrections, probation/parole, juvenile justice agencies, or community-based partners, especially when the study requires implementation access or administrative records.
What characteristics were implied for competitive applications?
The information provided suggests competitive applications in this type of NIJ program typically center on strong methodology, credible plans for data collection and analysis, clear outcome measures, and a realistic pathway for findings to be used by practitioners and policymakers.
Where were applicants directed to get additional details?
Applicants were directed to the full solicitation for additional details.
Who was the point of contact listed for access issues?
The listed point of contact was Marie Garcia, Ph.D., Social Science Analyst and Program Manager at NIJ.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Marie Garcia could be reached at 202-514-7128.
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