Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2015 4027
Apply for NIJ 2015 4027
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 15 Social Science Research on Implementation, Dissemination, and Translation" 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 13, 2015 and posted on Jan 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits having 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) FY 15 grant opportunity titled "Social Science Research on Implementation, Dissemination, and Translation" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2015 4027) is a discretionary grant program focused on strengthening the link between criminal justice research and real-world practice. NIJ is looking for studies that examine, in a practical and evidence-focused way, how criminal justice practitioners actually find, interpret, and use research when they make policy and operational decisions, and how agencies put evidence-based programs or practices into place. The central theme is not simply whether a program works in a controlled study, but what happens when agencies try to adopt research findings in everyday settings, including the organizational, political, and operational factors that affect uptake, fidelity, and sustainability.
NIJ frames the solicitation around two distinct but related research tracks. The first, "Incorporating the Use of Research in Policy Decisions," targets the decision-making side of the research-to-practice pipeline. Projects under this track would typically explore how research evidence is accessed and weighed by leaders and staff in justice agencies, what barriers keep research from being used (for example, time constraints, lack of trust, limited relevance to local conditions, or poor dissemination), and what strategies improve the odds that research meaningfully influences policies, protocols, or resource allocation. The second track, "Implementation Studies," is aimed at what happens after a decision is made to adopt an evidence-based approach. This includes studying how programs or practices are introduced, how implementation quality is maintained, what kinds of training and organizational supports are required, how adaptations occur, and what factors drive successful or failed rollouts in real criminal justice environments. Applicants are allowed to apply to one or both tracks, but NIJ requires proposal titles to clearly state which section (or sections) the application is addressing.
From a funding standpoint, NIJ anticipated making about six awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. Individual awards could range from a minimum of $1,000 up to a ceiling of $200,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make participation more feasible for organizations that do not have additional funds to contribute. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). Key dates for this opportunity were a posted date of January 9, 2015, with an application closing date of April 9, 2015, and an archive date of May 9, 2015.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of potential applicants across academia, government, nonprofit, and private sectors. Eligible entities include public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, independent school districts, and special district governments), federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and even individuals. This wide eligibility pool signals NIJ's interest in encouraging diverse research teams and partnerships, including applied researchers who can work directly with justice agencies to study the real conditions that shape whether research is used and whether evidence-based approaches are implemented effectively.
For applicants needing help accessing the full solicitation or seeking clarification, NIJ provided points of contact within the agency: Dr. Nadine Frederique, Social Science Analyst, at (202) 514-8777, and Mr. Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst, at (202) 598-7260 or eric.d.martin@usdoj.gov. Overall, the opportunity is designed for researchers and practitioner-partners who want to move beyond evaluating outcomes alone and instead rigorously study the practical mechanics of translating research into policy and implementing evidence-based practices in the criminal justice field.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIJ grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Social Science Research on Implementation, Dissemination, and Translation".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2015 4027.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What is the overall purpose of this solicitation?
This solicitation is focused on strengthening the link between criminal justice research and real-world practice. NIJ is seeking studies that examine how criminal justice practitioners find, interpret, and use research in policy and operational decision-making, and how agencies implement evidence-based programs or practices in everyday settings.
Is NIJ mainly looking for outcome evaluations of whether programs work?
No. The central theme is not simply whether a program works in a controlled study. The emphasis is on what happens when agencies try to adopt research findings in real environments, including organizational, political, and operational factors that affect uptake, fidelity, and sustainability.
What research topics or questions is NIJ encouraging applicants to study?
NIJ is encouraging practical, evidence-focused studies on topics such as how research is accessed and weighed by justice leaders and staff, barriers to using research, strategies that improve research use in policy decisions, and how evidence-based programs are implemented, supported, adapted, and sustained in real criminal justice settings.
What are the two research tracks described in the solicitation?
NIJ describes two related tracks: (1) Incorporating the Use of Research in Policy Decisions and (2) Implementation Studies.
What does the "Incorporating the Use of Research in Policy Decisions" track focus on?
This track focuses on the decision-making side of the research-to-practice pipeline, such as how research evidence is accessed and used by justice agencies, what barriers prevent research from being used, and what strategies increase the likelihood that evidence influences policies, protocols, or resource allocation.
What kinds of barriers to research use are mentioned in the opportunity description?
Examples mentioned include time constraints, lack of trust, limited relevance to local conditions, and poor dissemination.
What does the "Implementation Studies" track focus on?
This track focuses on what happens after an agency decides to adopt an evidence-based approach, including how programs/practices are introduced, how implementation quality is maintained, what training and organizational supports are needed, how adaptations occur, and what factors drive successful or failed rollouts.
Can an applicant apply to both tracks?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to apply to one or both tracks.
Does NIJ require anything specific in the proposal title related to the tracks?
Yes. NIJ requires proposal titles to clearly state which section (or sections) the application is addressing.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making under this solicitation?
NIJ anticipated making about six awards.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum (ceiling) award amount?
Individual awards could range from a minimum of $1,000 up to a ceiling of $200,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services. The CFDA listing is 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was January 9, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 9, 2015.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was May 9, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: public and private institutions of higher education; state and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, independent school districts, and special district governments); federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (including small businesses); and individuals.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible applicants.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals are included in the eligible applicant pool.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed as eligible.
What kinds of partnerships or teams does NIJ seem to encourage?
The broad eligibility suggests NIJ is open to diverse research teams and partnerships, including applied researchers working directly with justice agencies to study real conditions affecting research use and implementation of evidence-based approaches.
Who can applicants contact for help or clarification?
NIJ provided the following points of contact: Dr. Nadine Frederique, Social Science Analyst, at (202) 514-8777; and Mr. Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst, at (202) 598-7260 or eric.d.martin@usdoj.gov.
What is the main takeaway for prospective applicants?
This opportunity is designed for researchers and practitioner-partners who want to rigorously study the mechanics of translating research into policy and implementing evidence-based practices in the criminal justice field, including real-world factors that affect uptake, fidelity, and sustainability.
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