Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2015 4028
Apply for NIJ 2015 4028
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 15 Research and Evaluation on the Investigation and Adjudication of Campus Sexual Assault" 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 26, 2015 and posted on Jan 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 6, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses Special district governments Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIJ FY 15 Research and Evaluation on the Investigation and Adjudication of Campus Sexual Assault grant (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2015 4028) was a discretionary grant program run by the National Institute of Justice to support research focused on how colleges and universities investigate and adjudicate student-on-student sexual assault cases. The opportunity was developed in response to findings from the White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault, which highlighted that schools, policymakers, and the broader justice community needed a clearer, evidence-based understanding of what campuses were actually doing in practice and how those practices influenced case handling and outcomes. The central purpose of the solicitation was to fund studies that examine, assess, and potentially improve the processes campuses use when they receive a sexual assault report, conduct an investigation, and reach a decision through their disciplinary or adjudicative systems.
The scope of the research NIJ sought was specifically tied to practices and protocols, with two main areas of interest. First, NIJ invited proposals that examine current or emerging investigation practices used in campus sexual assault cases, which could include how investigations are initiated, who conducts them, how evidence is gathered and documented, how interviews are conducted, how coordination occurs with local law enforcement (when it occurs), and what procedural safeguards or trauma-informed approaches are used. Second, NIJ also invited proposals focused on adjudication practices and protocols, meaning the campus decisionmaking stage: hearing models, the roles and training of adjudicators, standards of proof, the handling of witness participation, the use of advisors or attorneys, timelines, appeal processes, and how policies are applied in real cases. Applicants could propose work in either area or address both, as long as the project directly advanced understanding of campus investigation and/or adjudication in the context of student-on-student sexual assault.
In terms of funding, NIJ anticipated making about five awards with an estimated total program funding level of $1.5 million. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $1,000 to a ceiling of $1,500,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category fell under law, justice, and legal services. The CFDA listing associated with the program was 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
Eligibility for this solicitation was broad and included many types of organizations and applicants. Eligible applicants included public and private institutions of higher education; state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and other nonprofits); small businesses and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and individuals. This wide eligibility pool was designed to encourage research teams from universities, research organizations, private firms, and practitioners to partner as needed and bring different methodological strengths to the study of campus investigative and adjudicative processes.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted on January 6, 2015, with an original and final closing date of April 6, 2015, and it was later archived on May 6, 2015. For applicants needing help accessing the full solicitation, NIJ provided a direct contact: Bethany Backes, Social Science Analyst and Program Manager, at (202) 305-4419.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIJ FY 15 Research and Evaluation on the Investigation and Adjudication of Campus Sexual Assault grant?
This was a discretionary grant program run by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to support research on how colleges and universities investigate and adjudicate student-on-student sexual assault cases. The Funding Opportunity Number was NIJ 2015 4028.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose was to fund studies that examine, assess, and potentially improve the processes campuses use when they receive a sexual assault report, conduct an investigation, and reach a decision through their disciplinary or adjudicative systems.
Why did NIJ create this solicitation?
The opportunity was developed in response to findings from the White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault, which indicated that schools, policymakers, and the justice community needed a clearer, evidence-based understanding of what campuses were doing in practice and how those practices influenced case handling and outcomes.
What types of research topics did NIJ want to fund?
NIJ sought research tied to campus practices and protocols, with two main areas of interest: (1) investigation practices and (2) adjudication practices and protocols. Proposals could focus on either area or address both, as long as they directly advanced understanding of campus investigation and/or adjudication in student-on-student sexual assault cases.
What investigation-related practices were within the scope of this solicitation?
Examples of investigation topics NIJ was interested in included how investigations are initiated; who conducts them; how evidence is gathered and documented; how interviews are conducted; how coordination with local law enforcement occurs (when it occurs); and what procedural safeguards or trauma-informed approaches are used.
What adjudication-related practices were within the scope of this solicitation?
Examples of adjudication topics NIJ was interested in included hearing models; the roles and training of adjudicators; standards of proof; handling of witness participation; the use of advisors or attorneys; timelines; appeal processes; and how policies are applied in real cases.
Did applicants have to cover both investigation and adjudication in their proposed study?
No. Applicants could propose work in either area (investigation or adjudication) or address both. The key requirement was that the project directly advanced understanding of campus investigation and/or adjudication in the context of student-on-student sexual assault.
How much total funding did NIJ anticipate awarding under this program?
NIJ anticipated a total program funding level of about $1.5 million.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making about five awards.
What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $1,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was law, justice, and legal services.
What CFDA program number was associated with this solicitation?
The CFDA listing associated with the program was 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Eligible applicants included public and private institutions of higher education; state, county, city, or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and other nonprofits); small businesses; other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and individuals.
Could for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. Eligibility included small businesses and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Could individuals apply?
Yes. Individuals were listed as eligible applicants.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 6, 2015.
What were the application deadline dates?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both April 6, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 6, 2015.
What was the solicitation focused on (case type and setting)?
The solicitation focused on student-on-student sexual assault cases and how colleges and universities handle investigation and adjudication processes related to those cases.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full solicitation?
NIJ provided a contact person for assistance: Bethany Backes, Social Science Analyst and Program Manager, at (202) 305-4419.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was NIJ 2015 4028.
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