Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2015 4016
Apply for NIJ 2015 4016
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 15 Collecting Digital Evidence from Large Scale Computer Systems and Networks" 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 Dec 22, 2014 and posted on Dec 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIJ FY 15 Collecting Digital Evidence from Large Scale Computer Systems and Networks opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2015 4016) is a discretionary grant program from the National Institute of Justice focused on improving how digital evidence is identified, collected, and processed when it comes from very large computer systems and complex networks. The core aim is research and technology development that can move into real-world practice, not just proof-of-concept work. NIJ is specifically looking for new and innovative approaches that speed up evidence processing while still being forensically sound, meaning the methods must preserve the integrity and probative value of the evidence so it can remain reliable for investigative and courtroom use.
A central theme of the solicitation is scale. Traditional digital forensics tools and workflows often struggle when investigators face enterprise environments, large server farms, cloud-like infrastructures, high-volume storage arrays, or sprawling networks with many endpoints. NIJ is therefore encouraging proposals that address the practical bottlenecks that occur in large-scale evidence acquisition and examination, such as long collection times, large data volumes, distributed storage, and the need to maintain proper forensic handling across systems that may be live, shared, or operationally critical. The program is interested in solutions that can reduce time and labor without sacrificing forensic rigor, including approaches that help ensure reliable preservation, documentation, and defensibility of the evidence.
The opportunity was posted on December 22, 2014, with an application deadline of March 23, 2015, and an archive date of April 22, 2015. NIJ anticipated making up to two awards under this solicitation. Total estimated funding was $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $1,000. The funding instrument is a grant, and it falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category. The associated CFDA number is 16.560, National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants. The solicitation also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute some portion of project costs or resources as required by the program rules.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; individuals; independent school districts; special district governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments; and tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments. This wide eligibility suggests NIJ wanted participation from academic researchers, technology developers, and practitioners who can translate research into deployable tools, methods, or workflows relevant to law enforcement and forensic laboratories.
In practical terms, a competitive proposal under this opportunity would be expected to show how the proposed research or technology will measurably accelerate large-scale digital evidence processing while maintaining forensic soundness, including the kinds of controls and documentation needed for evidentiary integrity. It would also typically be expected to demonstrate a credible path to adoption, such as validation testing, usability in investigative contexts, and consideration of how the approach fits into real operational environments where system downtime, legal constraints, and chain-of-custody requirements matter. For applicants needing the full announcement, the solicitation directs them to program administration/solicitation contact support if they have trouble accessing the materials electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIJ FY 15 Collecting Digital Evidence from Large Scale Computer Systems and Networks opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2015 4016) focused on improving how digital evidence is identified, collected, and processed when that evidence comes from very large computer systems and complex networks.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The core aim is research and technology development that can transition into real-world practice. NIJ is looking for work that goes beyond proof-of-concept and results in approaches that can be used in actual investigative and forensic settings.
What types of solutions is NIJ seeking?
NIJ is specifically seeking new and innovative approaches that speed up digital evidence processing while still being forensically sound, meaning the approach preserves the integrity and probative value of evidence so it remains reliable for investigative and courtroom use.
What does "forensically sound" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this solicitation, "forensically sound" means the methods must preserve evidentiary integrity and probative value, including reliable preservation, defensible handling, and documentation so the evidence remains trustworthy for investigations and legal proceedings.
Why does this solicitation emphasize "large scale" systems and networks?
A central theme is scale because traditional digital forensics tools and workflows often struggle in enterprise environments and complex networks, where data volumes are large, storage can be distributed, and systems may be live or operationally critical.
What kinds of environments does NIJ consider "large scale" for this program?
The solicitation highlights scenarios such as enterprise environments, large server farms, cloud-like infrastructures, high-volume storage arrays, and sprawling networks with many endpoints.
What practical bottlenecks is NIJ hoping applicants will address?
NIJ is interested in addressing real-world bottlenecks such as long collection times, large data volumes, distributed storage, and maintaining proper forensic handling across systems that may be live, shared, or operationally critical.
Is NIJ interested in reducing time and labor costs?
Yes. The program is interested in solutions that reduce time and labor without sacrificing forensic rigor, including approaches that maintain reliable preservation, documentation, and defensibility.
Is this opportunity primarily about research, technology development, or both?
It is about both research and technology development, with an emphasis on outcomes that can move into real-world practice rather than remaining experimental demonstrations.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making up to two awards under this solicitation.
What is the total estimated funding available for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding was $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $500,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was $1,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 16.560, National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 22, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 23, 2015.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was April 22, 2015.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The solicitation includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute some portion of project costs or resources as required by the program rules.
Who is eligible to apply for this NIJ grant?
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; individuals; independent school districts; special district governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments; and tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments.
Does NIJ appear to be encouraging collaboration across different types of organizations?
The broad eligibility suggests NIJ wanted participation from academic researchers, technology developers, and practitioners, particularly those who can translate research into deployable tools, methods, or workflows relevant to law enforcement and forensic laboratories.
What would a competitive proposal generally be expected to demonstrate?
Based on the solicitation themes, a competitive proposal would be expected to show measurable acceleration of large-scale digital evidence processing while maintaining forensic soundness, including controls and documentation needed for evidentiary integrity.
What does NIJ mean by moving work into "real-world practice"?
NIJ indicates it wants results that can be used in operational environments, not just proof-of-concept efforts. That implies consideration of practical constraints and a credible pathway for adoption in investigative and forensic contexts.
What kinds of adoption or deployment considerations are implied by the solicitation?
The opportunity emphasizes a credible path to adoption, such as validation testing, usability in investigative contexts, and fit within operational environments where system downtime, legal constraints, and chain-of-custody requirements matter.
Is maintaining chain-of-custody and defensibility part of the program focus?
Yes. The solicitation highlights the need for reliable preservation, documentation, and defensibility so evidence can remain credible for investigative and courtroom use, including in large, distributed, or operationally sensitive environments.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The solicitation directs applicants to program administration/solicitation contact support if they have trouble accessing the materials electronically.
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