Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2015 4029
Apply for NIJ 2015 4029
- 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 Violence Against Women Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence" 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 Jan 7, 2015 and posted on Jan 7, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 7, 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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Independent school districts Individuals Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant opportunity titled "NIJ FY 15 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women: Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2015 4029) is a discretionary, grant-based funding program intended to support research and evaluation projects that deepen understanding of violence against women, with a clear emphasis on intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence. The central purpose is to generate actionable evidence that can improve criminal justice and related system responses, including how cases are identified, handled, and resolved, and how victim safety and well-being can be strengthened through better practices and policies.
NIJ highlights several example research directions to signal priority interests. One major area is the evaluation of specialized police- and court-based units and approaches focused on intimate partner and sexual violence. This can include studying whether specialized teams, dedicated dockets, coordinated community responses, investigative methods, prosecution strategies, and victim service linkages produce measurable improvements such as increased victim safety, reduced reoffending, improved case processing, better evidence collection, higher accountability, or more consistent use of protective mechanisms. NIJ is essentially inviting proposals that move beyond describing programs to rigorously testing their effectiveness, identifying what works, for whom, under what conditions, and at what cost.
A second emphasized priority is research on screening tools used to identify intimate partner violence in family court proceedings, specifically in child custody contexts. NIJ is interested in the development, adaptation, and testing of screening instruments that can be used in family courts to better detect IPV when custody decisions are being made. This focus reflects the high stakes in custody cases where violence may be underreported, minimized, or difficult to substantiate, yet has serious implications for child safety and the safety of the non-abusive parent. Projects in this area could involve validating screening protocols, assessing reliability and fairness, examining implementation in real court settings, and exploring how screening results influence decisions, referrals, safety planning, and case outcomes.
While NIJ identifies these focal topics, the solicitation is not limited to them. Proposals addressing other research questions that can produce important insights into violence against women are also eligible for consideration, which leaves room for innovative or emerging topics that still align with NIJ's mission in law, justice, and legal services. In practice, this means applicants can propose a broader range of empirically grounded studies, as long as the work contributes meaningful evidence relevant to IPV, sexual violence, or system responses to these crimes.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, NIJ anticipated making about five awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding pool of $1,500,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a $1,000 minimum to a $350,000 maximum, and no cost sharing or matching funds were required. The program falls under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). The opportunity was posted on January 7, 2015, with an application closing date of April 7, 2015, and an archive date of May 7, 2015.
Eligibility was broad and included a wide array of potential applicants across sectors. Eligible entities included federal and non-federal tribal governments and tribal organizations, state and local governments (including county, city or township, special district, and independent school districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education where specified), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities), and even individuals. This wide eligibility suggests NIJ aimed to encourage applications from research universities, community-based organizations, practitioners, and cross-sector partnerships capable of conducting strong research and evaluation in justice-related settings.
Overall, the grant opportunity is designed to build rigorous, policy-relevant evidence on IPV and sexual violence, with particular encouragement for projects that evaluate specialized justice system responses and improve the tools used to identify IPV in child custody and family court environments. The expected outcome of funded projects is research that can guide practitioners, courts, law enforcement, and policymakers toward more effective interventions and decision-making that better protect victims and improve system accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this NIJ grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NIJ FY 15 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women: Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2015 4029.
What is the overall purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support research and evaluation projects that deepen understanding of violence against women, with an emphasis on intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence, and that generate actionable evidence to improve criminal justice and related system responses.
What types of outcomes is NIJ hoping funded research will influence?
NIJ is looking for evidence that can help improve how cases are identified, handled, and resolved, and strengthen victim safety and well-being through better practices and policies in criminal justice and related systems.
Which topics are specifically emphasized as priority interests?
NIJ highlights (1) evaluation of specialized police- and court-based units and approaches focused on intimate partner and sexual violence, and (2) research on screening tools used to identify IPV in family court proceedings, specifically in child custody contexts.
What does NIJ mean by evaluating specialized police- and court-based approaches?
This includes studying specialized teams, dedicated dockets, coordinated community responses, investigative methods, prosecution strategies, and victim service linkages to determine whether they produce measurable improvements and under what conditions.
What kinds of improvements might evaluations of specialized units or approaches measure?
Examples mentioned include increased victim safety, reduced reoffending, improved case processing, better evidence collection, higher accountability, and more consistent use of protective mechanisms.
Is NIJ looking only for descriptive studies of programs?
No. NIJ signals interest in proposals that move beyond description to rigorous testing of effectiveness, including what works, for whom, under what conditions, and at what cost.
What is NIJ asking for regarding IPV screening tools in family court?
NIJ is interested in the development, adaptation, and testing of screening instruments that can be used in family courts to better detect IPV when child custody decisions are being made.
Why is the custody and family court screening topic emphasized?
The solicitation notes that custody cases can involve high stakes where violence may be underreported, minimized, or difficult to substantiate, yet can have serious implications for child safety and the safety of the non-abusive parent.
What kinds of research activities could fit the family court screening priority?
Examples include validating screening protocols, assessing reliability and fairness, examining implementation in real court settings, and exploring how screening results influence decisions, referrals, safety planning, and case outcomes.
Are proposals limited to the two emphasized topic areas?
No. While NIJ highlights focal topics, proposals on other research questions that produce important insights into violence against women are also eligible, as long as they align with NIJ's mission in law, justice, and legal services.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making under this solicitation?
NIJ anticipated making about five awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was $1,500,000.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a $1,000 minimum to a $350,000 maximum.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program falls under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on January 7, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 7, 2015.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was May 7, 2015.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included federal and non-federal tribal governments and tribal organizations; state and local governments (including county, city or township, special district, and independent school districts); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education where specified); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities); and individuals.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Both federal and non-federal tribal governments and tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included in the eligibility list.
Can nonprofits apply?
Yes. Both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are included as eligible entities, with the noted exception "excluding institutions of higher education where specified" in the eligibility description.
Can for-profit entities or small businesses apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profit entities, are included as eligible applicants.
Can an individual apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed among eligible applicants.
What kinds of systems or settings is the research meant to inform?
The solicitation emphasizes improving responses in criminal justice and related systems, including policing, courts, prosecution, and practices connecting victims to services and protective mechanisms.
What is the intended end result of the funded projects?
The expected outcome is rigorous, policy-relevant evidence that can guide practitioners, courts, law enforcement, and policymakers toward more effective interventions and decision-making that better protect victims and improve system accountability.
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