Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2014 3754
Apply for NIJ 2014 3754
- The National Institute of Justice in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 14 Research and Evaluation on Trafficking in Persons" 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 24, 2014 and posted on Mar 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 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.
- 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 Research and Evaluation on Trafficking in Persons solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2014 3754) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the National Institute of Justice to strengthen the U.S. criminal justice system's response to human trafficking through targeted research and evaluation. The central aim is to generate practical, evidence-based findings that state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies can use to make better decisions, improve investigative and prosecutorial strategies, and enhance prevention and victim-centered approaches. Rather than funding direct services, the opportunity is focused on producing usable knowledge: collecting, developing, and analyzing data that lead to clear criminal justice implications in the United States.
NIJ is seeking proposals in three main research areas. First, applicants may develop cost-effective estimates of the prevalence of human trafficking in the United States. This emphasis signals that NIJ is interested not only in more accurate measurement, but also in approaches that are feasible and scalable, recognizing that trafficking is a hidden crime and that traditional counting methods often miss victims and cases. Second, applicants may focus specifically on human trafficking in Indian Country and Alaska. This priority highlights the need for research that reflects the distinct jurisdictional landscapes, community contexts, and law enforcement realities affecting tribal nations and Alaska communities, including how trafficking is identified, reported, and addressed. Third, NIJ invites evaluations of programs designed either to prevent human trafficking or to strengthen other criminal justice efforts aimed at reducing trafficking. In practice, this could include rigorous assessments of prevention initiatives, training programs, specialized task force models, investigative techniques, prosecution strategies, or collaborative approaches intended to disrupt trafficking networks and reduce victimization.
The solicitation is categorized under research and evaluation and is associated with CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). The estimated total funding amount listed is $2,000,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity unless further limitations are provided in the full announcement. The posting date and creation date are March 24, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 2, 2014, and the opportunity archived on July 24, 2014. Award floor and ceiling are listed as 0, which typically indicates that specific award size limits were not expressed in those fields and applicants would need to consult the full solicitation for expected award sizes, project periods, and budgeting rules. The ExpectedAwards field shows 0, which is best read as not specified in the summary record rather than meaning no awards would be made.
For applicants, the administrative and submission pathway runs through Grants.gov, with technical help available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800 518 4726 or 606 545 5035) and support@grants.gov, operating 24/7 except federal holidays. The solicitation also outlines a procedure for applicants who face unforeseen Grants.gov technical problems beyond their control: they must contact NIJ within 24 hours after the deadline to request permission to submit late due to those issues. Programmatic questions about the solicitation itself are directed to John Picarelli, Senior Social Science Analyst at NIJ, reachable at 202 307 3213 or john.picarelli@usdoj.gov. Additional general NIJ application guidance and frequently asked questions are referenced at nij.gov, and the full announcement is available via the solicitation link noted in the opportunity materials.
FAQs: NIJ FY 14 Research and Evaluation on Trafficking in Persons (NIJ 2014 3754)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) titled "FY 14 Research and Evaluation on Trafficking in Persons" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2014 3754). It supports research and evaluation intended to strengthen the U.S. criminal justice system's response to human trafficking.
What is the main purpose of the solicitation?
The central aim is to generate practical, evidence-based findings that state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies can use to make better decisions, improve investigative and prosecutorial strategies, and enhance prevention and victim-centered approaches. The focus is on producing usable knowledge and clear criminal justice implications in the United States.
Is this grant intended to fund direct services for trafficking victims?
No. Based on the opportunity summary, NIJ is not funding direct services. The solicitation is focused on research and evaluation, including collecting, developing, and analyzing data to produce actionable findings for the criminal justice system.
What types of projects does NIJ want to fund under this solicitation?
NIJ is seeking proposals in three main areas: (1) cost-effective estimates of the prevalence of human trafficking in the United States, (2) research focused on human trafficking in Indian Country and Alaska, and (3) evaluations of programs designed to prevent human trafficking or strengthen criminal justice efforts aimed at reducing trafficking.
What does "cost-effective estimates of prevalence" mean in this context?
It refers to research approaches that can estimate how common trafficking is in the United States in ways that are feasible and scalable. The summary emphasizes that trafficking is a hidden crime and that traditional methods often miss victims and cases, so NIJ is signaling interest in measurement strategies that can work under those constraints.
What is meant by research on trafficking in Indian Country and Alaska?
This priority calls for research that reflects distinct jurisdictional landscapes, community contexts, and law enforcement realities affecting tribal nations and Alaska communities. It includes how trafficking is identified, reported, and addressed in those settings.
What kinds of program evaluations are encouraged?
The solicitation invites evaluations of programs designed to prevent trafficking or strengthen criminal justice responses to reduce trafficking. Examples mentioned include assessments of prevention initiatives, training programs, specialized task force models, investigative techniques, prosecution strategies, and collaborative approaches intended to disrupt trafficking networks and reduce victimization.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.560, "National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants."
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding amount listed in the summary is $2,000,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The summary states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the summary record, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity unless additional limits are stated in the full announcement.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it due?
The posting date (and creation date) is March 24, 2014. The original and current closing date listed is June 2, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is listed as archived on July 24, 2014.
Where do applicants submit the application?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov.
What help is available for Grants.gov technical issues?
Technical help is available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 or (606) 545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov. The support line operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
What if an applicant has an unexpected Grants.gov technical problem near the deadline?
The solicitation includes a procedure for unforeseen Grants.gov technical problems beyond the applicant's control: the applicant must contact NIJ within 24 hours after the deadline to request permission to submit late due to those issues.
Who should be contacted with programmatic questions about the solicitation?
Programmatic questions are directed to John Picarelli, Senior Social Science Analyst at NIJ, at (202) 307-3213 or john.picarelli@usdoj.gov.
Are award minimums, maximums, or the number of awards specified in the summary?
Not in the summary fields provided. The award floor and ceiling are listed as 0, which typically indicates the specific limits were not expressed in those fields. The ExpectedAwards field also shows 0, which is best interpreted as "not specified" in the summary record rather than indicating that no awards would be made.
Where can applicants find NIJ application guidance and additional FAQs?
The summary references NIJ application guidance and frequently asked questions at nij.gov, and notes that the full announcement is available via the solicitation link in the opportunity materials.
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