Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2010 2688
Apply for NIJ 2010 2688
- The National Institute of Justice in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 2010 Evaluation of the Multi site Demonstration Field Experiment What Works in Reentry Research" 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 14, 2010 and posted on Apr 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIJ FY 2010 Evaluation of the Multi-site Demonstration Field Experiment: What Works in Reentry Research grant opportunity was a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) solicitation for research and evaluation proposals focused on prisoner reentry. The central aim was to fund rigorous, randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluations of criminal justice interventions being implemented across multiple sites as part of a Demonstration Field Experiment (DFE). In practical terms, NIJ was looking for strong evaluation teams that could measure, in a scientifically credible way, whether specific reentry programs and strategies actually produce better outcomes for people leaving jail or prison and returning to their communities.
This opportunity was framed as a collaborative effort between NIJ and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). BJA commonly supports the implementation of criminal justice programs, while NIJ focuses on building the evidence base through research. In this case, NIJ emphasized that the evaluations would be tied to a broader, coordinated multi-site initiative, meaning the work was not meant to be a single, isolated program study. Instead, the intention was to test interventions across different jurisdictions, allowing researchers to compare results across settings and to draw stronger conclusions about what works, for whom, and under what conditions.
The solicitation was supported through funding connected to the Second Chance Act of 2007 (SCA). The Second Chance Act was designed to address the growing number of individuals returning from incarceration and the complex challenges that accompany reentry, such as securing housing, employment, treatment services, and rebuilding family and community ties. By anchoring the evaluation effort in SCA priorities, NIJ signaled that the research should be directly relevant to real-world reentry policy and practice, and that it should generate findings that communities and justice agencies can use to reduce recidivism and improve reintegration outcomes.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity was a discretionary grant program under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). NIJ anticipated making up to 30 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,000,000. The solicitation listed no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor were listed as $0, which typically indicates that award amounts would be determined based on the submitted proposals and available funds rather than being constrained by fixed minimums or maximums in the summary listing.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was broadly open to many types of applicant organizations (subject to any clarifications in the full solicitation). The posting date was April 14, 2010, with an application deadline of June 14, 2010, and an archive date of September 30, 2010. Applicants needing assistance were directed to Grants.gov support for technical issues, while programmatic questions were routed to the NIJ point of contact listed in the announcement, Marie Garcia, Social Science Analyst (phone 202-514-7128, email Marie.Garcia@usdoj.gov).
Overall, the grant opportunity was essentially about building credible evidence on reentry interventions using the strongest evaluation method available in many policy contexts: randomized controlled trials. By embedding the work in a multi-site demonstration field experiment and aligning it with Second Chance Act goals, NIJ sought to move beyond descriptive or short-term studies and instead produce findings that could guide future investment in reentry programming nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIJ FY 2010 "Evaluation of the Multi-site Demonstration Field Experiment: What Works in Reentry Research" opportunity?
It was a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) solicitation for research and evaluation proposals focused on prisoner reentry. The goal was to fund scientifically rigorous evaluations of reentry-related criminal justice interventions being implemented across multiple sites as part of a coordinated Demonstration Field Experiment (DFE).
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central aim was to support strong evaluation teams that could determine, using credible methods, whether specific reentry programs and strategies lead to better outcomes for individuals leaving jail or prison and returning to their communities.
What kind of evaluation design was NIJ emphasizing?
NIJ emphasized rigorous randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluations. The intent was to use random assignment to test whether interventions cause measurable improvements in outcomes, rather than relying only on descriptive or non-experimental approaches.
What does "multi-site Demonstration Field Experiment (DFE)" mean in this context?
It means the evaluations were intended to be tied to a broader, coordinated initiative operating in multiple jurisdictions or locations. Rather than evaluating a single isolated program in one place, the design was meant to test interventions across different sites to allow comparisons across settings and to strengthen conclusions about what works, for whom, and under what conditions.
Who was leading the solicitation?
The solicitation was issued by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), which is the research, development, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Justice focused on building evidence for criminal justice policy and practice.
How did the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) relate to this opportunity?
This opportunity was framed as a collaborative effort between NIJ and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). In general terms, BJA commonly supports program implementation, while NIJ focuses on research and evaluation to build the evidence base. Here, the evaluations were connected to a broader multi-site initiative rather than stand-alone studies.
How was the Second Chance Act of 2007 connected to this solicitation?
The solicitation was supported through funding connected to the Second Chance Act of 2007 (SCA). The Second Chance Act focuses on challenges faced by people returning from incarceration, such as housing, employment, treatment services, and rebuilding family and community ties. NIJ signaled that the evaluation findings should be relevant to real-world reentry policy and practice and help reduce recidivism and improve reintegration outcomes.
What types of outcomes or issues were the evaluations expected to be relevant to?
Based on the description, evaluations were expected to be relevant to reentry outcomes and the practical challenges of reintegration, including reducing recidivism and improving reintegration into the community. The Second Chance Act framing highlighted issues such as housing, employment, treatment services, and rebuilding family and community ties.
What was the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
It was a discretionary grant program under CFDA 16.560, titled "National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants."
How many awards were anticipated?
NIJ anticipated making up to 30 awards under this solicitation.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $3,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation listed no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Were there minimum or maximum award amounts?
The summary listed an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This typically indicates that award amounts would be determined based on the proposals submitted and available funds, rather than being restricted by fixed minimums or maximums in the summary listing.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was broadly open to many types of applicant organizations (subject to any details or clarifications contained in the full solicitation).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was April 14, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 14, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 30, 2010.
Where were applicants directed for technical help with submission?
Applicants needing assistance with technical issues were directed to Grants.gov support.
Who was the NIJ point of contact for programmatic questions?
The NIJ point of contact listed in the announcement was Marie Garcia, Social Science Analyst.
How could applicants reach the NIJ point of contact?
Marie Garcia could be reached at 202-514-7128 or via email at Marie.Garcia@usdoj.gov.
What made this opportunity different from a typical single-program evaluation?
NIJ emphasized that the work was not meant to be a single, isolated program study. Instead, it was designed to be part of a broader multi-site demonstration field experiment, enabling stronger cross-site comparisons and more generalizable conclusions about reentry interventions.
What was NIJ hoping to produce through these awards?
The intent was to generate credible evidence on the effectiveness of reentry interventions, using randomized controlled trials across multiple sites, with findings that could guide reentry policy, practice, and future investment nationwide.
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