Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2011 2827
Apply for NIJ 2011 2827
- 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 International Organized Crime" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560 National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 20, 2010 and posted on Dec 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 2011. (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 3 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 International Organized Crime," to support research that directly helps criminal justice agencies in the United States respond to international organized crime (IOC) as it shows up in federal, state, local, and tribal jurisdictions. The core idea of the solicitation is practical research with clear operational implications: applicants were expected to develop, assemble, and analyze data that can inform real-world criminal justice decisions, not just produce general background studies. NIJ framed IOC as a growing and adaptable challenge, and it sought studies that translate into actionable insight for prevention, disruption, investigation, prosecution, and broader public safety strategies within the U.S. context.
NIJ highlighted four main research focus areas for proposals. First, it encouraged work on quantifying harm, meaning research that measures and communicates the scale and nature of damage caused by IOC. This could include social, economic, public health, and public safety harms, as well as impacts on communities, institutions, and legitimate markets. The emphasis on quantification signals NIJ wanted more than anecdotes: it wanted rigorous methods, credible metrics, and defensible estimates that policymakers and practitioners can use to set priorities, allocate resources, and evaluate whether responses are proportionate to the threat.
Second, NIJ sought evaluations of tools and programs designed to counter IOC. This focus area points toward outcome-oriented research: assessing whether specific strategies, initiatives, task force models, investigative approaches, intelligence methods, interagency coordination structures, or other interventions actually work, under what conditions, and at what cost. In addition to effectiveness, this kind of research often speaks to implementation challenges, unintended consequences, scalability, and sustainability, all of which matter to agencies deciding whether to adopt or expand a given approach.
Third, the solicitation invited research on the organization of IOC itself. That includes how international criminal groups are structured, how they govern internal operations, how they build trust, manage risk, and adapt to enforcement pressure, and how they connect across borders and markets. In practice, research in this area can help agencies understand network dynamics, leadership models, supply chain logistics, recruitment, corruption mechanisms, financial management, and the ways IOC groups exploit technology and globalization. NIJ's inclusion of this topic reflects the need for better analytic pictures of how these organizations function so that enforcement and disruption strategies target real leverage points rather than assumptions.
Fourth, NIJ specifically called for research on links between IOC and either terrorism or insurgency. This focus area centers on how criminal organizations and politically motivated violent actors may overlap, cooperate, or share enabling infrastructure, such as financing channels, smuggling routes, forged document networks, weapons procurement, or corrupt facilitation. Studies here could clarify whether such links are tactical and temporary or more durable and strategic, and what those differences imply for investigative priorities and interagency partnerships. The key requirement, consistent with the rest of the solicitation, is that findings must have clear implications for U.S. criminal justice policy and practice.
Administratively, the opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number NIJ-2011-2827 and listed under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). It was posted and created on December 20, 2010, with an original and final closing date of March 16, 2011, and an archive date of June 30, 2011. NIJ anticipated making about three awards. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as 0 in the summary record, which typically means applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for actual funding limits, expected project periods, and budget guidance. Cost sharing or matching was not required. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different entity types, subject to any additional limits or clarifications in the full announcement.
For applicants needing help, NIJ listed a program contact: John T. Picarelli, Social Scientist at NIJ, reachable at (202) 307-3213 and via email at john.picarelli@usdoj.gov. The solicitation also provided an additional information link pointing to the complete announcement, which would contain the detailed requirements for application format, allowable costs, selection criteria, performance measures, reporting expectations, and any special conditions related to research involving sensitive data, human subjects, or criminal justice information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIJ grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research and Evaluation on International Organized Crime" and was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) as a discretionary grant.
What is the overall purpose of the solicitation?
The solicitation is intended to support research that directly helps U.S. criminal justice agencies respond to international organized crime (IOC) as it appears in federal, state, local, and tribal jurisdictions. NIJ emphasized research with clear operational implications, meaning the work should produce findings that can inform real-world decisions for prevention, disruption, investigation, prosecution, and broader public safety strategies.
What does NIJ mean by "practical research with clear operational implications"?
Based on the description provided, NIJ expected applicants to develop, assemble, and analyze data that can inform actual criminal justice decision-making. The intent was not to fund general background or purely descriptive studies without a direct path to use by practitioners.
How does NIJ describe international organized crime (IOC) in this opportunity?
NIJ framed IOC as a growing and adaptable challenge. The solicitation focuses on producing actionable insights that can help U.S. agencies respond effectively as IOC evolves and shows up across different jurisdictions.
What are the main research focus areas NIJ highlighted?
NIJ highlighted four main focus areas for proposals:
- Quantifying harm caused by IOC
- Evaluating tools and programs designed to counter IOC
- Studying the organization of IOC (how groups are structured and operate)
- Examining links between IOC and terrorism or insurgency
What kinds of topics fit under the "quantifying harm" focus area?
This focus area includes research that measures and communicates the scale and nature of damage caused by IOC. The description notes harms such as social, economic, public health, and public safety impacts, including effects on communities, institutions, and legitimate markets. NIJ signaled it wanted rigorous methods, credible metrics, and defensible estimates that can support prioritization, resource allocation, and evaluation of proportional responses.
What kinds of topics fit under the "evaluation of tools and programs" focus area?
This area emphasizes outcome-oriented evaluation of strategies or interventions used to counter IOC. Examples mentioned include assessing specific strategies, initiatives, task force models, investigative approaches, intelligence methods, and interagency coordination structures. The description also points to practical issues like implementation challenges, unintended consequences, scalability, sustainability, and cost.
What does NIJ mean by research on the "organization of IOC"?
This focus area includes studying how international criminal groups function, including their structure, internal governance, trust-building, risk management, and adaptation to enforcement pressure. The description also notes potential topics such as network dynamics, leadership models, supply chain logistics, recruitment, corruption mechanisms, financial management, and exploitation of technology and globalization. The practical goal is to help agencies target real leverage points rather than assumptions.
What does the solicitation mean by research on links between IOC and terrorism or insurgency?
This focus area centers on whether and how criminal organizations and politically motivated violent actors may overlap, cooperate, or share enabling infrastructure. Examples listed include shared financing channels, smuggling routes, forged document networks, weapons procurement, or corrupt facilitation. The description notes studies could clarify whether links are tactical/temporary or durable/strategic, and what that means for investigative priorities and interagency partnerships, with a consistent requirement that findings have clear implications for U.S. criminal justice policy and practice.
What types of jurisdictions and agencies is this research meant to help?
The solicitation is framed around helping criminal justice agencies in the United States across federal, state, local, and tribal jurisdictions respond to IOC.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ-2011-2827.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.560: National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
It was posted/created on December 20, 2010. The original and final closing date was March 16, 2011. The archive date was June 30, 2011.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making about three awards.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The summary record states that cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different entity types, subject to any additional limits or clarifications contained in the full solicitation.
What were the award floor and ceiling amounts?
In the summary record, the award ceiling and award floor were both listed as 0. This typically indicates applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for actual funding limits, expected project periods, and budget guidance.
Where would applicants find detailed requirements like formatting, allowable costs, and selection criteria?
The description notes an additional information link to the complete announcement, which would include detailed requirements such as application format, allowable costs, selection criteria, performance measures, reporting expectations, and any special conditions (for example, those related to sensitive data, human subjects, or criminal justice information).
Who was the NIJ program contact for this opportunity?
The program contact listed was John T. Picarelli, Social Scientist at NIJ. Phone: (202) 307-3213. Email: john.picarelli@usdoj.gov.
What kinds of outputs was NIJ looking for from funded research?
Based on the description provided, NIJ emphasized outputs that produce actionable insight for criminal justice policy and practice. The solicitation highlights collecting and analyzing data in ways that can inform decisions and strategies used by agencies in the field.
Does the solicitation emphasize measuring impact and using defensible estimates?
Yes. Especially in the "quantifying harm" focus area, NIJ emphasized the importance of rigorous methods, credible metrics, and defensible estimates that policymakers and practitioners can use for prioritization, resource allocation, and evaluating proportional responses.
Does the opportunity require that research be relevant to the U.S. context?
Yes. Across the description of all focus areas, NIJ stressed that research should translate into implications for U.S. criminal justice policy and practice and help agencies operating in U.S. jurisdictions respond to IOC.
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