Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2012 3091
Apply for NIJ 2012 3091
- 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 "Research and Evaluation on Children Exposed to Violence" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 8, 2012 and posted on Mar 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Research and Evaluation on Children Exposed to Violence" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2012 3091) to support research and evaluation projects focused on childhood exposure to violence. The central purpose of the solicitation was to fund studies that generate practical, policy-relevant evidence about how exposure to violence affects children and what approaches help prevent harm, reduce risk, and improve outcomes. NIJ signaled a strong interest in research that can inform real-world decision-making in justice, social services, schools, and related systems that encounter children who have experienced or witnessed violence.
NIJ highlighted several priority topic areas for proposed projects. One priority was resilience, meaning research that examines why some children exposed to violence fare better than others and what protective factors or interventions support healthier developmental paths. Another priority was polyvictimization, which refers to children experiencing multiple forms of victimization (for example, exposure to domestic violence combined with community violence, bullying, or direct abuse). NIJ also called for research on electronic aggression, recognizing that harassment and victimization can occur through digital channels and may intersect with offline violence. A fourth priority area centered on justice system responses to children identified as exposed to violence, including how law enforcement, courts, probation, child advocacy systems, and other justice-related entities identify these children, respond to their needs, and coordinate with partner agencies.
The program was structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under a research and evaluation activity category, with NIJ anticipating up to two awards. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers barriers for applicants by not requiring non-federal funds to supplement the project budget. The listing did not specify an award floor or ceiling (both shown as 0 in the source data), which typically means applicants needed to consult the full solicitation document for any budgeting guidance, recommended ranges, or limits tied to project scope and duration.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the solicitation itself. In practice for NIJ research solicitations, this often includes universities, nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, state and local government agencies, and other qualified entities, though the controlling details would be in the full announcement.
Key dates for the opportunity were as follows: it was posted and created on March 8, 2012, with an original and final application deadline of May 22, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on June 30, 2012, indicating it is no longer open for applications. NIJ provided an additional information link directing applicants to the full solicitation document for complete requirements, application instructions, and any technical specifications.
For applicants who needed help accessing the announcement or understanding solicitation requirements, NIJ listed a primary point of contact: Dara Blachman Demner, Social Science Analyst, reachable by phone at 202 514 9528 or by email at Dara.Blachman Demner@usdoj.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was titled "Research and Evaluation on Children Exposed to Violence".
Which agency offered this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed was NIJ 2012 3091.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The Funding Instrument Type was a Grant.
What is the central purpose of the solicitation?
The central purpose was to fund research and evaluation projects that produce practical, policy-relevant evidence about how childhood exposure to violence affects children and what approaches help prevent harm, reduce risk, and improve outcomes.
What kinds of impacts or outcomes was NIJ looking to understand?
NIJ sought studies that help explain the effects of exposure to violence on children and identify strategies or approaches that can prevent harm, reduce risk factors, and improve child outcomes in ways that can inform policy and practice.
What does NIJ mean by "policy-relevant" or "practical" research in this solicitation?
Based on the description, NIJ emphasized research that can inform real-world decision-making in systems that encounter children exposed to violence, including justice agencies, social services, schools, and related systems.
What are the priority topic areas NIJ highlighted?
NIJ highlighted four priority topic areas:
- Resilience
- Polyvictimization
- Electronic aggression
- Justice system responses to children identified as exposed to violence
What does the solicitation mean by "resilience"?
Resilience refers to research examining why some children exposed to violence fare better than others, including what protective factors or interventions support healthier developmental pathways.
What does "polyvictimization" mean in this opportunity?
Polyvictimization refers to children experiencing multiple forms of victimization, such as exposure to domestic violence combined with community violence, bullying, or direct abuse.
What is meant by "electronic aggression" in the NIJ priorities?
Electronic aggression refers to harassment or victimization occurring through digital channels, and NIJ noted that this may intersect with offline violence.
What kinds of justice system responses were of interest?
NIJ expressed interest in research on how justice-related entities identify children exposed to violence, how they respond to their needs, and how they coordinate with partner agencies. Examples named included law enforcement, courts, probation, and child advocacy systems.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making up to two awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Was an award minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling) listed?
No. The listing showed an award floor of 0 and an award ceiling of 0, which typically indicates that applicants needed to review the full solicitation for any budget guidance, recommended ranges, or limits based on project scope and duration.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications contained in the full solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 8, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final application deadline was May 22, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 30, 2012, indicating it is no longer open for applications.
Where were applicants directed to find complete requirements and instructions?
NIJ provided an additional information link that directed applicants to the full solicitation document for complete requirements, application instructions, and technical specifications.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions?
The listed primary point of contact was Dara Blachman Demner, Social Science Analyst.
How could applicants reach the point of contact?
Applicants could reach the point of contact by phone at 202-514-9528 or by email at Dara.Blachman Demner@usdoj.gov.
What category of activity did NIJ associate with this program?
The program was described under a research and evaluation activity category.
What kinds of systems did NIJ want this research to inform?
NIJ signaled interest in research that can inform decision-making in justice, social services, schools, and other related systems that encounter children who have experienced or witnessed violence.
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