Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2012 3246
Apply for OJJDP 2012 3246
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2012 Field Initiated Research and Evaluation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.541 Part E Developing, Testing and Demonstrating Promising New Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 21, 2012 and posted on Mar 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Small businesses Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants are limited to states (including territories), units of local government (including federally recognized tribal governments, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), nonprofit and for profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education). For profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee. OJJDP welcomes joint applications from two or more eligible applicants however, one applicant must be clearly indicated as the primary applicant (for correspondence, award, and management purposes) and the others indicated as co applicants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2012 Field Initiated Research and Evaluation (FIRE) Program (Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2012 3246) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Its central purpose is to fund methodologically rigorous research and evaluation that can directly inform juvenile justice policy and real-world practice, in line with DOJ priorities. For FY 2012, OJJDP narrowed the FIRE program focus to school-based topics, specifically studies examining how school practices, school environments, and student achievement relate to reducing student victimization and lowering the risk of delinquency. In practical terms, the solicitation is meant to generate credible evidence that schools, communities, and policymakers can use to build or improve programs and strategies that promote positive youth development and prevent harm.
The goal of this year’s solicitation is to encourage both new and ongoing scientific work that is strong in design (for example, careful evaluation methods and sound research approaches) and clearly geared toward practical application. OJJDP is looking for research that helps identify what works, for whom, and under what conditions within school settings, with an emphasis on preventing victimization and reducing pathways into delinquent behavior. The funding activity aligns with the Law, Justice and Legal Services category and is associated with CFDA 16.541, Part E, which covers developing, testing, and demonstrating promising new programs.
Awards under this opportunity are expected to fall between $200,000 (award floor) and $500,000 (award ceiling), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The grant mechanism is a standard grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant). The opportunity was posted and created on March 21, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 7, 2012, and it was archived on June 6, 2012, indicating it was a time-limited competition for that fiscal year.
Eligibility is fairly broad across public and private sectors, reflecting the program’s research and evaluation orientation. Eligible applicants include states and territories; units of local government (including counties, cities, townships); federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments, as listed); independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (and other nonprofit organizations as described); small businesses; and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are explicitly listed, though small businesses are also included among eligible applicants). The solicitation clarifies that eligible applicants are limited to states (including territories), units of local government (including federally recognized tribal governments, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education). A key condition applies to for-profit applicants: they must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, reinforcing that federal funds are intended to support the research work itself rather than generate profit.
OJJDP also welcomes collaborative submissions. Joint applications from two or more eligible entities are allowed, but the application must clearly identify one primary applicant responsible for official correspondence, award administration, and overall grant management, with the remaining partners listed as co-applicants. This structure supports partnerships such as a university teaming with a school district, a local government partnering with a research organization, or tribal entities collaborating with academic researchers, while keeping accountability centralized.
The opportunity is authorized under the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-55) and 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5631, which provide the legal basis for OJJDP to support research and evaluation activities connected to juvenile justice goals. For applicants needing help, the solicitation points to the Justice Information Center (JIC) for support, including assistance accessing the full announcement and meeting solicitation requirements, with phone, email, and web chat options and extended hours on the closing date.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 2012 Field Initiated Research and Evaluation (FIRE) Program (OJJDP 2012 3246)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the OJJDP FY 2012 Field Initiated Research and Evaluation (FIRE) Program, Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2012 3246. It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
What is the main purpose of the FIRE Program for FY 2012?
The central purpose is to fund methodologically rigorous research and evaluation that can directly inform juvenile justice policy and real-world practice, in line with DOJ priorities. For FY 2012, OJJDP narrowed the FIRE focus to school-based topics that connect school factors to reducing student victimization and lowering delinquency risk.
What topics is OJJDP specifically looking to fund under this FY 2012 solicitation?
OJJDP is focused on school-based studies examining how school practices, school environments, and student achievement relate to reducing student victimization and lowering the risk of delinquency.
What outcomes or impacts is the research expected to address?
The solicitation emphasizes generating credible evidence that can be used by schools, communities, and policymakers to build or improve strategies that promote positive youth development, prevent harm, reduce student victimization, and reduce pathways into delinquent behavior.
What kind of research approach does OJJDP want to see?
OJJDP is seeking research and evaluation that is methodologically rigorous and strong in design, including careful evaluation methods and sound research approaches, with a clear connection to practical application in school settings.
Is this opportunity for new projects only, or can it support ongoing work?
The goal is to encourage both new and ongoing scientific work, as long as it is strong in design and clearly geared toward practical application.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a Grant (a standard grant mechanism).
How much funding is available per award?
Awards are expected to range from $200,000 (award floor) to $500,000 (award ceiling).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number and program alignment mentioned in the opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.541, Part E, and aligns with the Law, Justice and Legal Services category. It also references activities covering the development, testing, and demonstration of promising new programs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: states and territories; units of local government (including counties, cities, and townships); federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments, as listed); independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (and other nonprofit organizations as described); small businesses; and for-profit organizations.
Does the solicitation summarize eligibility in a more limited way?
Yes. It also clarifies that eligible applicants are limited to states (including territories), units of local government (including federally recognized tribal governments, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations are included among eligible applicants.
Is there a special condition for for-profit applicants?
Yes. For-profit applicants must agree to forgo any profit or management fee. This condition reinforces that federal funds are intended to support the research work rather than generate profit.
Are joint or collaborative applications allowed?
Yes. Joint applications from two or more eligible entities are allowed.
How should a joint application be structured?
The application must identify one primary applicant responsible for official correspondence, award administration, and overall grant management. Other participating organizations should be listed as co-applicants.
What kinds of partnerships does OJJDP appear to support through joint applications?
The described structure supports collaborations such as a university partnering with a school district, a local government partnering with a research organization, or tribal entities collaborating with academic researchers, while keeping accountability centralized with the primary applicant.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 21, 2012. The original and current closing date was May 7, 2012. It was archived on June 6, 2012, indicating it was a time-limited competition for that fiscal year.
Is this still an active funding opportunity?
Based on the information provided, it was archived on June 6, 2012, which indicates it is not an active, open competition.
What laws authorize this grant program?
The opportunity is authorized under the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-55) and 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5631.
Where can applicants get help understanding the solicitation or meeting requirements?
The solicitation points applicants to the Justice Information Center (JIC) for support, including help accessing the full announcement and meeting solicitation requirements. Assistance is available by phone, email, and web chat, with extended hours on the closing date.
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