Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2010 2401
Apply for NIJ 2010 2401
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY 2010 Forensic DNA Research and Development" 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 24, 2010 and posted on Feb 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 Forensic DNA Research and Development grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2010 2401) is a discretionary funding program administered by the National Institute of Justice under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning awardees should expect an active partnership with NIJ during the life of the project rather than a hands-off grant. The central purpose of the program is to take advances from fast-moving scientific areas like molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology and translate them into practical forensic DNA tools and methods. In plain terms, NIJ is looking for research and development that improves how biological evidence is analyzed for forensic use by making DNA analysis more discriminating (better at telling individuals apart), more reliable (robust and reproducible), more cost effective, and faster, especially for evidence types that have potential for DNA testing.
The funding activity focus sits at the intersection of law, justice, and legal services with science and technology research and development. While the opportunity does not list a specific award floor or ceiling in the provided source data (both are shown as 0), the intent is clearly to support R and D efforts that can meaningfully move forensic DNA capabilities forward. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants who may not have nonfederal funds available to contribute. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full solicitation text, so prospective applicants would typically include universities, nonprofits, for-profit entities, laboratories, and other organizations capable of performing relevant research and development.
Key dates for this specific solicitation indicate it was posted on February 1, 2010, with an application closing date of April 2, 2010, and an archive date of July 2, 2010. The opportunity category is discretionary, which generally implies a competitive review process with awards made based on merit, relevance to NIJ priorities, and the strength and feasibility of the proposed work.
Applications were required to be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS), a web-based platform that supports the full lifecycle of OJP grants from application through award management. NIJ emphasized starting the GMS registration process as early as possible, particularly for first-time users, to avoid missing the deadline due to account setup or validation delays. Applicants were directed to the GMS online training and instructions at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/. For technical problems with the online system, support was available via email at GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov or by phone at 1 888 549 9901 (option 3), Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
For programmatic questions or help interpreting solicitation requirements, the listed point of contact was Minh Nguyen, Program Manager in the Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, reachable at 202 305 2664 or Minh.Nguyen@usdoj.gov. The notice also references an additional information link pointing to the full solicitation announcement, which would contain the details not captured in the summary fields, such as specific research topics of interest, required application components, review criteria, allowable costs, project periods, reporting expectations, and any eligibility nuances beyond the general statement that the competition is open.
FAQs: NIJ FY 2010 Forensic DNA Research and Development (NIJ 2010 2401)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the NIJ FY 2010 Forensic DNA Research and Development funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2010 2401). It is a discretionary funding program administered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) under CFDA 16.560: National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
Who is the administering agency?
The program is administered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), which is part of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice.
What type of award is it?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means recipients should expect an active partnership with NIJ during the project period, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to translate advances from fast-moving scientific fields (such as molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology) into practical forensic DNA tools and methods for real-world forensic use.
What kinds of projects is NIJ trying to fund?
NIJ is looking for research and development that improves how biological evidence is analyzed for forensic purposes, including work that makes DNA analysis:
- More discriminating (better at distinguishing individuals)
- More reliable (robust and reproducible)
- More cost effective
- Faster
The emphasis is particularly on evidence types that have potential for DNA testing.
What areas does this funding activity focus on?
The focus sits at the intersection of law, justice, and legal services with science and technology research and development, specifically as it relates to forensic DNA capabilities.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity category is discretionary, which generally indicates a competitive process where applications are reviewed and awards are made based on factors like merit, alignment with NIJ priorities, and the strength and feasibility of the proposed work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that may be included in the full solicitation. Prospective applicants would typically include universities, nonprofits, for-profit entities, laboratories, and other organizations capable of conducting relevant research and development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available per award?
The provided summary data does not list a specific award floor or ceiling (both are shown as 0). The opportunity is intended to support research and development efforts that can meaningfully advance forensic DNA capabilities.
What are the key dates for this solicitation?
- Posted date: February 1, 2010
- Application closing date: April 2, 2010
- Archive date: July 2, 2010
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications were required to be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Grants Management System (GMS), a web-based platform used for application submission and award management.
What is GMS and what is it used for?
GMS is the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System. It supports the full lifecycle of OJP grants, from submitting an application through managing the award after funding is made.
When should applicants start the GMS registration process?
NIJ emphasized starting the GMS registration process as early as possible, especially for first-time users, to avoid missing the deadline due to account setup or validation delays.
Where can applicants find GMS training and instructions?
Applicants were directed to GMS online training and instructions at: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/
Who do applicants contact for technical help with GMS?
For technical issues with the online system, applicants could contact the GMS Help Desk by:
- Email: GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov
- Phone: 1-888-549-9901 (option 3)
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time (excluding federal holidays)
Who is the program contact for questions about the solicitation requirements?
For programmatic questions or help interpreting solicitation requirements, the listed point of contact was Minh Nguyen, Program Manager, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences:
- Phone: 202-305-2664
- Email: Minh.Nguyen@usdoj.gov
Where can applicants find the full solicitation details?
The notice references an additional information link to the full solicitation announcement. The full solicitation would contain details not captured in the summary fields, such as specific research topics of interest, required application components, review criteria, allowable costs, project periods, reporting expectations, and any eligibility nuances beyond the general statement that the competition is open.
What details might only be available in the full solicitation (not the summary)?
Based on the notice, applicants would need the full solicitation to confirm items such as:
- Specific research topics NIJ is prioritizing
- Required application components and formatting
- Review criteria and how applications are scored
- Allowable and unallowable costs
- Project period expectations
- Reporting requirements during the award
- Any eligibility nuances or special conditions
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