Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2015 4222
Apply for NIJ 2015 4222
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 15 Process Evaluation of the Firearm Locks Distribution and Safe Storage Program" 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 Apr 27, 2015 and posted on Apr 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIJ FY 15 Process Evaluation of the Firearm Locks Distribution and Safe Storage Program (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2015 4222) was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to fund a single, stand-alone process evaluation of a companion program being implemented with funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). In practical terms, NIJ was not seeking to run the firearm lock campaign itself; it was seeking an independent research or evaluation partner to study how the BJA-funded Firearm Locks Distribution and Safe Storage Program was carried out in the real world, document what was done, and assess how implementation unfolded across the campaign's core components.
The underlying BJA program that NIJ wanted evaluated focused on distributing free firearm locking devices and providing safe storage education to current or potential firearm owners. The BJA effort also included broader public education and outreach intended to raise awareness of the lock distribution program and the safety risks associated with unlocked firearms. NIJ's role through this solicitation was to fund a process evaluation specifically, meaning the emphasis was on implementation, operations, and program delivery rather than proving changes in crime, injuries, or other ultimate outcomes. A process evaluation in this context would typically examine questions such as whether the program reached its intended audiences, how distribution channels were selected and managed, how educational materials were developed and delivered, what barriers arose during implementation, what adaptations were made, and what level of fidelity the provider maintained to the program design. It would also commonly capture lessons learned and practical recommendations that could improve future replications or scaling of similar safe storage initiatives.
The opportunity was categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services and used the grant funding instrument. NIJ anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000 (with no stated minimum award floor beyond $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which meant applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive. The solicitation was posted and created on April 27, 2015, had an original and final closing date of June 26, 2015, and was archived on July 26, 2015. The associated CFDA number was 16.560, identified as National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants, which signals that the award was intended to support research and evaluation activities rather than service delivery.
Eligibility was fairly broad and included state governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; small businesses; and several nonprofit categories, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education). It also listed Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. This range of eligible applicants aligns with NIJ's typical approach of allowing universities, research organizations, and other qualified entities to compete to conduct applied evaluations and produce findings that can inform policy and practice.
Overall, the grant opportunity was designed to produce a detailed, evidence-informed picture of how the BJA firearm lock distribution and safe storage campaign was implemented, with the expectation that the resulting evaluation would help stakeholders understand what worked operationally, what challenges emerged, and how future firearm safe storage distribution and education efforts could be strengthened. The solicitation referenced an additional information link for the full solicitation details, and provided a contact for assistance accessing the announcement, naming Phelan Wyrick, Director of NIJ's Crime and Crime Prevention Research Division, as the program manager contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIJ FY 15 Process Evaluation of the Firearm Locks Distribution and Safe Storage Program?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to fund one stand-alone process evaluation of a companion program funded and implemented through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The focus was on studying how the BJA program was carried out in practice.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number was NIJ 2015 4222.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), which is part of the U.S. Department of Justice.
What program was NIJ asking applicants to evaluate?
NIJ sought an independent evaluator to study the BJA-funded Firearm Locks Distribution and Safe Storage Program, which distributed free firearm locking devices and provided safe storage education, along with broader public education and outreach.
Was NIJ funding the firearm lock distribution campaign itself?
No. NIJ was not seeking to run the firearm lock campaign. NIJ was seeking an independent research or evaluation partner to document and assess how the BJA-funded program was implemented.
What type of evaluation was NIJ seeking?
NIJ was specifically funding a process evaluation, meaning the emphasis was on implementation, operations, and program delivery rather than measuring ultimate outcomes such as changes in crime or injuries.
What does a "process evaluation" mean in this solicitation?
In this context, a process evaluation focuses on how the program was delivered in the real world. It typically examines issues such as whether the program reached intended audiences, how distribution channels were selected and managed, how safe storage education and materials were developed and delivered, what barriers and challenges occurred, what adaptations were made during implementation, and how closely implementation matched the intended program design.
What kinds of questions might the process evaluation examine?
The solicitation described questions commonly addressed by process evaluations, including: whether intended audiences were reached; how distribution channels were selected and managed; how educational materials were developed and delivered; what barriers arose; what adaptations were made; and what level of fidelity was maintained to the original program design. It also anticipated documenting lessons learned and producing practical recommendations for future replications or scaling.
What was the main purpose of funding this evaluation?
The purpose was to produce a detailed, evidence-informed picture of how the BJA firearm lock distribution and safe storage campaign was implemented, including operational successes, challenges, and lessons learned that could strengthen future safe storage initiatives.
What funding instrument was used?
The opportunity used a grant funding instrument.
What category was this opportunity listed under?
It was categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $200,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $200,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated beyond $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted (and created) on April 27, 2015.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and final closing date was June 26, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 26, 2015.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 16.560, identified as National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
What does the CFDA listing suggest about the intended work?
Because the CFDA was for NIJ research, evaluation, and development project grants, it signaled that the award was intended to support research and evaluation activities rather than direct service delivery.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included state governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; small businesses; 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education); nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education); and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments.
Were Native American tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list included Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments.
What kind of applicant was NIJ likely trying to attract?
Based on the scope and the CFDA focus on research and evaluation, the solicitation was structured to allow universities, research organizations, and other qualified entities to compete to conduct an applied process evaluation and produce findings to inform policy and practice.
Where could applicants find full solicitation details?
The solicitation referenced an additional information link for full solicitation details.
Who was the NIJ contact listed for help accessing the announcement?
The solicitation provided a contact for assistance accessing the announcement: Phelan Wyrick, Director of NIJ's Crime and Crime Prevention Research Division, listed as the program manager contact.
What deliverable or end result was NIJ trying to get from this grant?
NIJ expected the evaluation to document what was done in the BJA-funded campaign, assess how implementation unfolded across core components, and capture lessons learned and practical recommendations that could improve future replications or scaling of similar firearm safe storage distribution and education efforts.
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