OJJDP FY 2012 Tribal Youth Field Initiated Research and Evaluation Programs | Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is the OJJDP FY 2012 Tribal Youth Field Initiated Research and Evaluation Programs grant.

2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?

The Funding Opportunity Number is OJJDP 2012 3229.

3) Which federal agency offered this grant?

The grant was offered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).

4) What program and CFDA number is associated with this grant?

This opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.731 under the Tribal Youth Program.

5) What type of funding opportunity was this (competitive vs. formula, discretionary vs. mandatory)?

This was a discretionary federal grant opportunity.

6) What funding instrument was used?

The funding instrument type was a grant.

7) What activity category did this solicitation fall under?

The activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services.

8) What was the main purpose of the solicitation?

The main purpose was to support field initiated research and evaluation projects that generate practical, usable findings to inform real world decision making in tribal juvenile justice and delinquency prevention.

9) What does "field initiated research and evaluation" mean in this context?

In this solicitation, it meant studies and evaluations designed to produce findings that can be used by communities, frontline practitioners, program administrators, and policymakers, rather than research intended to be purely academic.

10) Who were the intended users of the research findings?

Findings were intended to be useful for tribal communities, frontline practitioners, program administrators, and policymakers working on tribal youth programs, policies, and strategies.

11) Did the solicitation encourage participatory research?

Yes. A defining feature was a strong expectation that research be participatory and culturally grounded through partnership with American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages.

12) What did OJJDP mean by "culturally grounded" research?

Projects were expected to recognize and respect cultural context, local governance, and community priorities, and to meaningfully involve tribal partners in shaping the research questions, methods, interpretation of findings, and how results are shared.

13) Was sensitivity to historical trauma specifically mentioned?

Yes. The solicitation explicitly called for sensitivity to cultural issues and to the historical trauma experienced by many tribal communities, indicating proposed work needed to be trauma informed, respectful, and aligned with community values and ethics.

14) What were the main research focus areas?

The focus centered on better understanding tribal youths experiences, strengths, and needs, and identifying how tribal families and communities can foster positive youth development.

15) Was the research limited to delinquency topics only?

No. The program was not limited to studying delinquency alone. It also encouraged work exploring wellbeing, resilience, community supports, and developmental pathways that help keep young people safe and connected.

16) What policy goal did this solicitation support?

The underlying goal was to reduce youths risks for victimization and delinquency by strengthening protective factors, improving prevention approaches, and supporting effective responses within tribal systems.

17) What was the award size range for this opportunity?

Awards ranged from $200,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling) per grant.

18) Was cost sharing or a match required?

No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.

19) When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted March 15, 2012 (created March 16, 2012).

20) What was the application closing date?

The original and final application closing date was May 2, 2012.

21) Is this solicitation still active?

No. It was archived on June 1, 2012.

22) Who was eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants included states and territories, units of local government, federally recognized tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), tribal organizations, nonprofit and for profit organizations, small businesses, and institutions of higher education (including tribal colleges and universities and other public or state controlled institutions).

23) Could multiple organizations apply together?

Yes. OJJDP welcomed joint applications from multiple eligible entities.

24) If multiple organizations applied jointly, how did OJJDP want the application structured?

One organization had to be identified as the primary applicant for official communication, award receipt, and overall grant management, with other participating organizations listed as co applicants.

25) Were for profit organizations allowed to apply?

Yes. For profit organizations were eligible.

26) Were there special conditions for for profit applicants?

Yes. For profit organizations were required to agree to forgo any profit or management fee as a condition of receiving funds.

27) Which law authorized this funding opportunity?

The opportunity was authorized by the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112 55).

28) Where could applicants get help or technical assistance about the solicitation?

OJJDP directed questions and technical assistance needs to the Justice Information Center (JIC) for help accessing the full announcement and meeting solicitation requirements.

29) What support channels did the Justice Information Center provide?

Support was available by phone, email, and live web chat during stated business hours, including extended hours on the close date.

30) What was the expected role of tribal partners in the research process?

Tribal partners were expected to be meaningfully involved in shaping the research questions, methods, interpretation of findings, and decisions about how results are shared, to ensure outcomes are relevant, beneficial, and not extractive.