Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2016 9090
Apply for NIJ 2016 9090
- The USDOJ-OJP-NIJ in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 05, 2016 and posted on Feb 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2016. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), part of the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (USDOJ-OJP), issued a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime" (Funding Opportunity Number: NIJ 2016 9090; CFDA: 16.560). The focus of this solicitation is to fund applied research and evaluation that can directly inform criminal justice practice, especially the tools, protocols, and policies used to address drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug use. A central theme is generating evidence that state, tribal, and local jurisdictions can use to make better operational and policy decisions in a rapidly changing drug environment.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is understanding how shifts in drug policy, particularly legalization and decriminalization efforts, affect law enforcement operations and outcomes. NIJ is looking for proposals that examine real-world impacts on policing and broader justice system functions, including how agencies adapt to new legal frameworks, how enforcement priorities may shift, and what consequences these changes have for public safety, resource allocation, and community relations. The solicitation signals interest in practical, decision-relevant findings rather than purely theoretical work, with an eye toward what works, what does not, and under what conditions.
Within that broad scope, NIJ highlights several priority areas. These include drug intelligence and community surveillance, which can cover topics such as information sharing, analytic methods, intelligence-led policing approaches, and the legal and ethical boundaries that shape surveillance practices. The agency also points to criminal investigation and prosecution, indicating interest in research that explores investigative strategies, case building, evidentiary issues, prosecutorial decision-making, and how drug cases move through the justice process. Overall, the priorities suggest NIJ wants research that helps jurisdictions improve effectiveness while navigating civil liberties, community trust, and evolving drug markets.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants, reflecting NIJ's interest in diverse research capabilities and practitioner partnerships. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status); individuals; for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. This broad eligibility supports collaborations among researchers, public agencies, and other organizations that can access relevant data, operational contexts, and affected communities.
From a funding and timing standpoint, NIJ anticipated making about five awards, with an award ceiling of $3,000,000 per award. The solicitation was posted on February 5, 2016, and the closing date for applications was April 20, 2016 (with the original and current closing dates the same). In practical terms, this structure indicates a relatively competitive program with a small number of sizable awards intended to support substantial research and evaluation efforts capable of producing actionable findings for criminal justice stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), which is part of the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (USDOJ-OJP).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2016 9090.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 16.560.
What is the overall purpose of the solicitation?
The solicitation aims to fund applied research and evaluation that can directly inform criminal justice practice, especially the tools, protocols, and policies used to address drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug use.
What type of research is NIJ looking for (applied vs. theoretical)?
NIJ emphasizes applied, practical, decision-relevant research and evaluation intended to produce actionable findings for criminal justice stakeholders, rather than purely theoretical work.
Who is expected to use the evidence produced by funded projects?
A central theme is generating evidence that state, tribal, and local jurisdictions can use to make better operational and policy decisions in a rapidly changing drug environment.
What drug-related topics does the solicitation focus on?
The solicitation focuses on research and evaluation related to drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug use, with attention to how criminal justice agencies address these issues through tools, protocols, and policies.
How does changing drug policy fit into NIJ's priorities for this opportunity?
A major emphasis is understanding how shifts in drug policy, particularly legalization and decriminalization efforts, affect law enforcement operations and outcomes.
What kinds of impacts from legalization or decriminalization is NIJ interested in?
NIJ signals interest in proposals examining real-world impacts on policing and broader justice system functions, including how agencies adapt to new legal frameworks, how enforcement priorities may shift, and what consequences these changes have for public safety, resource allocation, and community relations.
Does the solicitation encourage examining agency adaptation to new legal frameworks?
Yes. The solicitation highlights interest in how law enforcement and the broader justice system adapt to new legal frameworks created by legalization and decriminalization efforts.
Is public safety included as an outcome of interest?
Yes. NIJ notes interest in consequences of drug policy shifts for public safety.
Are resource allocation and operational decision-making considered within scope?
Yes. NIJ specifically references resource allocation and the need for evidence to support better operational and policy decisions by jurisdictions.
Is community relations part of what NIJ wants studied?
Yes. The solicitation indicates interest in how drug policy shifts and enforcement adaptations affect community relations.
What are the main priority areas NIJ highlights within the broader scope?
NIJ highlights priority areas including drug intelligence and community surveillance, as well as criminal investigation and prosecution.
What does "drug intelligence and community surveillance" include in this solicitation?
It can include topics such as information sharing, analytic methods, intelligence-led policing approaches, and the legal and ethical boundaries that shape surveillance practices.
Does the solicitation address legal and ethical considerations?
Yes. In the context of drug intelligence and community surveillance, NIJ highlights the legal and ethical boundaries that shape surveillance practices and notes the importance of navigating civil liberties and community trust.
What kinds of topics fall under "criminal investigation and prosecution" for this opportunity?
NIJ indicates interest in research exploring investigative strategies, case building, evidentiary issues, prosecutorial decision-making, and how drug cases move through the justice process.
Is improving effectiveness while balancing civil liberties and community trust part of the intent?
Yes. The priorities suggest NIJ wants research that helps jurisdictions improve effectiveness while navigating civil liberties, community trust, and evolving drug markets.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); individuals; for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses.
Are state, local, and tribal governments eligible?
Yes. State governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments are all eligible.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The solicitation states that nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are eligible.
Can individuals apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed among eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible applicants, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Does the solicitation encourage collaborations or partnerships?
The eligibility description notes NIJ's interest in diverse research capabilities and practitioner partnerships, and the broad eligibility supports collaborations among researchers, public agencies, and other organizations that can access relevant data, operational contexts, and affected communities.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making about five awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $3,000,000 per award.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on February 5, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date for applications was April 20, 2016.
Were there different original and current closing dates?
No. The information provided states the original and current closing dates were the same (April 20, 2016).
Is this described as a competitive opportunity?
Yes. With about five anticipated awards and a sizable award ceiling, the program is characterized as relatively competitive.
What scale of projects does the funding structure suggest NIJ is seeking?
The combination of a small number of anticipated awards and an award ceiling of $3,000,000 suggests NIJ intended to support substantial research and evaluation efforts capable of producing actionable findings for criminal justice stakeholders.
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