Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2010 2435
Apply for NIJ 2010 2435
- 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 Research on Eyewitness Identification Policies and Procdedures" 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 15, 2010 and posted on Apr 15, 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 $1,500,000.00 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 Research on Eyewitness Identification Policies and Procedures grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2010 2435) was a discretionary research and evaluation funding announcement from the National Institute of Justice. Its purpose was to support empirical research that improves understanding of how eyewitness identification is currently carried out and how state and local law enforcement policies and operational practices shape eyewitness identification outcomes. The central idea behind the solicitation is that eyewitness evidence remains a major driver of investigative decisions and court outcomes, but it is also vulnerable to error. NIJ was looking for studies that examine the real-world procedures agencies use to obtain and document eyewitness identifications, and that generate practical knowledge about which policies and workflows are associated with more accurate, reliable results.
The opportunity emphasized that eyewitness identifications are not inherently infallible and that the way law enforcement conducts identification procedures can affect both accuracy and effectiveness. In particular, the solicitation highlighted two broad kinds of errors that research might help address: false identifications (where an eyewitness identifies the wrong person) and missed identifications (where an eyewitness fails to identify the actual perpetrator). Because many agencies were, at the time, adopting or revising formal policies for lineups, photo arrays, showups, and related practices, NIJ framed the solicitation around the need to understand whether these policy changes actually reduce error rates and under what conditions they work best. The focus was on actionable, evidence-driven insights into procedures, training, and operational implementation at the state and local level, rather than purely theoretical discussion.
A key boundary in the announcement was that NIJ did not seek subjective or legal argumentation about the validity of eyewitness evidence or the probative value of evidence in court. In other words, the program was aimed at research and evaluation, not legal commentary. Proposals were expected to contribute to the knowledge base by studying practices and outcomes in ways that could inform policy and procedure decisions, including how identification methods are administered and how those methods may influence the likelihood of accurate identifications.
Administratively, the funding instrument was a grant under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). NIJ anticipated making about 30 awards from an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000. The solicitation listed no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor were both shown as 0, which typically signals that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation document for budget guidance or that NIJ did not set fixed minimums or maximums in the synopsis. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full solicitation text.
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 14, 2010, and it was archived on September 30, 2010. For access issues with the electronic announcement, applicants were directed to Grants.gov support (1 800 518 4726, support@grants.gov). Programmatic questions were directed to Brett Chapman, Social Science Analyst at NIJ, at 202 514 2187 and the listed email address in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) FY 2010 Research on Eyewitness Identification Policies and Procedures discretionary research and evaluation funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2010 2435).
What is the purpose of the NIJ FY 2010 Research on Eyewitness Identification Policies and Procedures solicitation?
The purpose was to support empirical research that improves understanding of (1) how eyewitness identification is currently carried out in real-world settings and (2) how state and local law enforcement policies and operational practices shape eyewitness identification outcomes.
What problem area is NIJ trying to address with this funding?
The solicitation is grounded in the idea that eyewitness evidence can strongly influence investigative decisions and court outcomes, but it is also vulnerable to error. NIJ sought research that can produce practical, evidence-driven insights into how identification procedures are administered and documented, and how those choices affect accuracy and reliability.
What kinds of errors did the solicitation highlight?
The opportunity emphasized two broad kinds of errors that research might help reduce or better explain:
- False identifications: an eyewitness identifies the wrong person.
- Missed identifications: an eyewitness fails to identify the actual perpetrator.
What types of identification procedures were within scope for research?
The announcement referenced procedures and practices related to lineups, photo arrays, showups, and related eyewitness identification methods, with attention to how agencies obtain and document identifications.
What kinds of studies was NIJ looking for?
NIJ was looking for empirical studies that examine real-world procedures used by agencies and generate practical knowledge about which policies, training approaches, and operational workflows are associated with more accurate and reliable eyewitness identification results.
Was the focus on theory or on real-world implementation?
The focus was on actionable, evidence-driven insights tied to procedures, training, and operational implementation at the state and local level, rather than purely theoretical discussion.
Why was there emphasis on state and local law enforcement policies?
The solicitation noted that many agencies were adopting or revising formal policies for eyewitness identification procedures at the time, and NIJ framed the need as understanding whether policy changes reduce error rates and under what conditions they work best.
Did NIJ want legal arguments about eyewitness evidence?
No. A key boundary in the announcement was that NIJ did not seek subjective or legal argumentation about the validity of eyewitness evidence or the probative value of evidence in court. The program was aimed at research and evaluation, not legal commentary.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What CFDA program is associated with this grant?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 16.560, National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
How much funding was NIJ expecting to award in total?
NIJ estimated a total funding amount of $1,500,000 for this solicitation.
How many awards was NIJ anticipating?
NIJ anticipated making about 30 awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling and floor were both shown as 0 in the synopsis. That typically indicates applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for budget guidance or that NIJ did not set fixed minimums or maximums in the synopsis information.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full solicitation text.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was June 14, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 30, 2010.
Where should applicants go for help with Grants.gov access or technical issues?
For access issues with the electronic announcement, applicants were directed to Grants.gov support at 1 800 518 4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who was the program contact for questions about the solicitation?
Programmatic questions were directed to Brett Chapman, Social Science Analyst at NIJ, at 202 514 2187 and the email address listed in the notice.
What kind of outcomes was NIJ aiming to influence with the research?
The solicitation aimed to build knowledge that could inform policy and procedure decisions, including how identification methods are administered and how those methods may influence the likelihood of accurate identifications.
Does the solicitation prioritize documenting current practice as well as evaluating outcomes?
Yes. The description emphasizes examining the real-world procedures agencies use to obtain and document eyewitness identifications and linking those practices to outcomes to generate practical insights.
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