Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2010 2432
Apply for NIJ 2010 2432
- 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 Human Trafficking" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 30, 2010 and posted on Mar 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2010. (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 this discretionary grant opportunity, titled "Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2010 2432), to support research and evaluation projects that close key knowledge gaps about trafficking in persons within the United States. The overall intent is strongly practical: NIJ is looking for studies that can produce findings with direct and immediate usefulness for U.S. policy and on-the-ground practice, rather than purely theoretical work. The solicitation signals that NIJ wants projects that can help decision-makers understand what is happening, what interventions are working, and how to respond more effectively based on evidence.
A central priority in the announcement is evaluating programs aimed at reducing demand for sex trafficking and commercial sex acts. In other words, NIJ is especially interested in rigorous evaluations of interventions designed to deter or reduce purchasing behaviors, disrupt markets, or otherwise decrease consumer demand that fuels exploitation. Proposals that examine how demand-reduction strategies are implemented, how participants respond, what measurable impacts occur, and what contextual factors influence outcomes would align closely with what NIJ highlighted. The emphasis on evaluation implies a focus on concrete program models and measurable outcomes, ideally with methods capable of supporting credible conclusions about effectiveness and lessons for replication or improvement.
NIJ also explicitly encourages research that describes and estimates the unlawful commercial sex economy in the United States. This includes efforts to characterize the structure, scale, and dynamics of illegal commercial sex markets, and to develop or improve estimates where reliable data may be scarce or fragmented. Work in this area could involve better measurement approaches, use of administrative and criminal justice data, field research, or analytic strategies that help quantify and explain the scope of underground activity. The key point is that NIJ wants research that moves beyond anecdotes by producing defensible, policy-relevant descriptions and estimates that practitioners and policymakers can use to target resources and refine strategies.
In terms of award structure, NIJ anticipated making two awards under this solicitation. The opportunity did not list an award ceiling or floor in the summary data (both were shown as 0), which typically means applicants needed to consult the full solicitation document for budget expectations, recommended ranges, or limits. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing barriers for applicants who might not have access to non-federal matching funds. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different entity types, subject to any additional clarifications that might appear in the full announcement.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on March 30, 2010, with an application closing date of May 28, 2010. The archive date was June 30, 2010, indicating it is no longer open. For applicants at the time who needed help, NIJ provided a point of contact: Karen Bachar, Social Science Analyst, reachable by phone at 202 514 4403, along with an agency point-of-contact email address referenced in the posting. The announcement also included an additional information link directing applicants to the full solicitation document, where details on required application components, allowable costs, evaluation expectations, and selection criteria would typically be provided.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as NIJ seeking actionable, U.S.-focused evidence on human trafficking, with especially strong interest in (1) whether and how demand-reduction interventions work in the context of sex trafficking and commercial sex, and (2) research that improves the field's ability to describe and estimate the size and functioning of unlawful commercial sex economies. The consistent thread is immediate applicability: NIJ wanted research designed to inform real-world decisions in prevention, enforcement, victim services, and policy development.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIJ grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is NIJ 2010 2432.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This discretionary grant opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What is the overall purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support research and evaluation projects that close key knowledge gaps about trafficking in persons within the United States, with a strong emphasis on producing findings that are directly and immediately useful for U.S. policy and real-world practice.
Is NIJ looking for theoretical research, or applied research?
NIJ emphasized practical, actionable studies rather than purely theoretical work. The solicitation highlights research designed to help decision-makers understand what is happening, what interventions are working, and how to respond more effectively based on evidence.
What topic area is highlighted as a central priority?
A central priority is evaluating programs aimed at reducing demand for sex trafficking and commercial sex acts. NIJ is especially interested in rigorous evaluations of interventions intended to deter or reduce purchasing behaviors, disrupt markets, or otherwise decrease consumer demand that fuels exploitation.
What kinds of questions should a demand-reduction evaluation address?
Based on the solicitation emphasis, aligned proposals would examine topics such as how demand-reduction strategies are implemented, how participants respond, what measurable impacts occur, and what contextual factors influence outcomes. The focus is on concrete program models and measurable outcomes that can support credible conclusions about effectiveness and lessons for replication or improvement.
Does NIJ encourage research about the illegal commercial sex economy?
Yes. NIJ explicitly encourages research that describes and estimates the unlawful commercial sex economy in the United States, including the structure, scale, and dynamics of illegal commercial sex markets and improved approaches to developing defensible estimates.
What types of approaches are implied for estimating unlawful commercial sex markets?
The announcement suggests work that goes beyond anecdotes by producing policy-relevant descriptions and estimates. Examples of approaches referenced include using administrative and criminal justice data, field research, and analytic strategies that help quantify and explain underground activity where data may be scarce or fragmented.
What is the geographic focus of the research NIJ sought?
The solicitation focuses on trafficking in persons within the United States and aims to generate U.S.-relevant evidence for policy and on-the-ground practice.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making under this solicitation?
NIJ anticipated making two awards under this solicitation.
Was there an award minimum or maximum listed in the summary information?
No. The summary data showed the award ceiling and floor as 0, which typically indicates that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation document for budget expectations, recommended ranges, or limits.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different entity types, subject to any additional details or clarifications that may have been included in the full solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on March 30, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 28, 2010.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was June 30, 2010, indicating the opportunity is no longer open.
Who was the NIJ point of contact listed for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Karen Bachar, Social Science Analyst.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 202 514 4403.
Where would applicants find the full requirements and selection criteria?
The announcement included an additional information link directing applicants to the full solicitation document, where details such as required application components, allowable costs, evaluation expectations, and selection criteria would typically be provided.
What is the main theme NIJ emphasized across the solicitation?
The consistent theme is immediate applicability: NIJ sought research designed to inform real-world decisions related to prevention, enforcement, victim services, and policy development, especially through evaluation of demand-reduction interventions and improved measurement of unlawful commercial sex economies.
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