Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2013 3489
Apply for NIJ 2013 3489
- 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 Radicalization to Violent Extremism in the United States" 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 Mar 28, 2013 and posted on Mar 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2013. (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 5 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) grant opportunity titled "Research and Evaluation on Radicalization to Violent Extremism in the United States" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2013 3489) invited applications for research and evaluation projects focused on how radicalization to violent extremism occurs within the United States and what can be done to prevent or reduce it at the community level. The solicitation is set up as a discretionary grant program under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants) and was designed to generate findings that are directly useful to criminal justice practice, especially for state, local, and tribal agencies and the communities they serve. NIJ framed this work as a supplement to research it funded in fiscal year 2012 and as complementary to related efforts underway in other federal agencies, with an emphasis on building actionable knowledge rather than purely theoretical discussion.
A central theme of the solicitation is practicality for criminal justice decision-making. NIJ specifically sought proposals that develop and analyze information and data with clear implications for criminal justice, meaning applicants were expected to connect their research questions, methods, and outputs to real-world needs such as prevention strategies, intervention approaches, risk understanding, and program implementation. The opportunity explicitly covered all forms of radicalization that lead to violent extremism in the United States, rather than limiting the scope to any single ideology or movement. In other words, the focus was on the process and pathways that result in violence and on community and system responses that could prevent escalation, regardless of the specific extremist narrative involved.
NIJ identified three priority focus areas. First, it called for comparative analysis at the individual (micro) level, which implies research that looks closely at individuals and compares trajectories, characteristics, contexts, and influences that may be associated with movement toward violent extremist behavior. This kind of work often involves examining personal histories, social networks, exposure to grievances or mobilizing events, and situational factors, while distinguishing between individuals who adopt radical views without turning to violence and those who progress to planning or committing violent acts. The comparative element suggests NIJ was interested in identifying differentiators and patterns that could improve understanding of risk, protective factors, and potential intervention points in a way that is responsible and relevant to criminal justice policy and practice.
Second, NIJ highlighted online radicalization to violent extremism, reflecting the role that internet platforms, social media, forums, and digital communication can play in recruitment, propaganda dissemination, social reinforcement, mobilization, and operational learning. Research under this focus could include how people encounter and engage with extremist content, how online communities influence beliefs and behavior over time, and how online and offline dynamics interact. The emphasis on criminal justice implications suggests NIJ was looking for studies that could inform prevention and response in a lawful and effective manner, including how agencies and communities understand online influence, recognize warning indicators, and design interventions that are both evidence-informed and mindful of legal and civil liberties constraints.
Third, the solicitation sought evaluations of promising practices to prevent or mitigate radicalization in U.S. communities. This component is oriented toward applied evaluation: testing whether specific programs, strategies, or interventions actually reduce risk factors, disrupt pathways to violence, strengthen community resilience, or improve coordination among stakeholders. NIJ signaled interest in moving beyond descriptive accounts by supporting rigorous assessments of what works, for whom, and under what conditions. This could include evaluating community-based prevention initiatives, multi-agency partnerships, training approaches, referral mechanisms, or other intervention models intended to reduce the likelihood that radicalization progresses to violence. The goal is to provide credible evidence that can help agencies decide where to invest resources and how to implement programs effectively.
Administratively, the opportunity anticipated making about five awards and did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The listing showed award floor and ceiling as 0, which typically indicates that the precise funding amounts were not specified in the summary fields and would be detailed in the full solicitation or determined based on project scope and available appropriations. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types (subject to any further eligibility clarifications in the full announcement). The solicitation was posted March 28, 2013, with an application deadline of June 5, 2013, and an archive date of September 5, 2013, indicating it is a past opportunity but still useful as a reference point for NIJ priorities and research directions at the time.
For support, applicants were directed to Grants.gov customer support for technical submission issues (available 24/7 except federal holidays) and to NIJ program staff for solicitation requirements and content-related questions. The program contact listed was John T. Picarelli, Program Manager for Transnational Issues at NIJ, reachable by phone at (202) 307 3213 and by email at john.picarelli@usdoj.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIJ funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Research and Evaluation on Radicalization to Violent Extremism in the United States."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2013 3489.
Which agency offered this grant?
This opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What CFDA program is this solicitation under?
The solicitation was set up as a discretionary grant program under CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
What is the overall purpose of the solicitation?
The solicitation invited applications for research and evaluation projects focused on how radicalization to violent extremism occurs within the United States and what can be done at the community level to prevent or reduce it.
What type of work was NIJ trying to support: practical or theoretical?
NIJ emphasized practical, actionable knowledge for criminal justice decision-making. Proposals were expected to develop and analyze information and data with clear implications for criminal justice practice rather than purely theoretical discussion.
Who were the intended end users of the findings?
NIJ designed the solicitation to generate findings directly useful to criminal justice practice, especially for state, local, and tribal agencies and the communities they serve.
Is the scope limited to a specific ideology or movement?
No. The opportunity explicitly covered all forms of radicalization that lead to violent extremism in the United States, regardless of the specific extremist narrative involved.
What kinds of project outputs or connections did NIJ expect from applicants?
Applicants were expected to connect research questions, methods, and outputs to real-world criminal justice needs such as prevention strategies, intervention approaches, risk understanding, and program implementation.
How does this solicitation relate to NIJ's earlier work?
NIJ framed this work as a supplement to research it funded in fiscal year 2012 and as complementary to related efforts underway in other federal agencies.
What were the three priority focus areas identified by NIJ?
NIJ identified three priority focus areas: (1) comparative analysis at the individual (micro) level, (2) online radicalization to violent extremism, and (3) evaluations of promising practices to prevent or mitigate radicalization in U.S. communities.
What did NIJ mean by "comparative analysis at the individual (micro) level"?
This priority implied research that closely examines individuals and compares trajectories, characteristics, contexts, and influences associated with movement toward violent extremist behavior, including distinguishing between individuals who adopt radical views without turning to violence and those who progress to planning or committing violent acts.
What kinds of factors could be examined under the micro-level comparative analysis priority?
Examples described in the opportunity include personal histories, social networks, exposure to grievances or mobilizing events, and situational factors, with an emphasis on identifying differentiators, patterns, risk and protective factors, and potential intervention points relevant to criminal justice policy and practice.
What did the solicitation say about online radicalization?
NIJ highlighted online radicalization to violent extremism, reflecting how internet platforms, social media, forums, and digital communications can play roles in recruitment, propaganda dissemination, social reinforcement, mobilization, and operational learning.
What types of research questions fit the online radicalization focus area?
Based on the solicitation description, relevant research could examine how people encounter and engage with extremist content, how online communities influence beliefs and behavior over time, and how online and offline dynamics interact, while keeping a clear focus on implications for lawful and effective criminal justice prevention and response.
What did NIJ mean by "evaluations of promising practices"?
This priority focused on applied evaluation to test whether specific programs, strategies, or interventions reduce risk factors, disrupt pathways to violence, strengthen community resilience, or improve coordination among stakeholders, aiming to produce credible evidence of what works, for whom, and under what conditions.
What kinds of interventions or strategies could be evaluated under the "promising practices" priority?
The solicitation described examples such as community-based prevention initiatives, multi-agency partnerships, training approaches, referral mechanisms, or other intervention models intended to reduce the likelihood that radicalization progresses to violence.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making about five awards.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The solicitation did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Were award amounts specified?
The listing showed an award floor and ceiling of 0, which typically indicates the precise funding amounts were not specified in the summary fields and would be detailed in the full solicitation or determined based on project scope and available appropriations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types (subject to any further eligibility clarifications in the full announcement).
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on March 28, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 5, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 5, 2013.
Is this an active funding opportunity?
No. The provided dates indicate it is a past opportunity. It may still be useful as a reference point for NIJ priorities and research directions at that time.
Where could applicants get help with technical submission issues?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov customer support for technical submission issues, available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Who could applicants contact for solicitation requirements or content-related questions?
Applicants were directed to NIJ program staff for solicitation requirements and content-related questions.
Who was the program contact listed for this solicitation?
The program contact listed was John T. Picarelli, Program Manager for Transnational Issues at NIJ.
What contact information was provided for the NIJ program contact?
John T. Picarelli could be reached by phone at (202) 307 3213 and by email at john.picarelli@usdoj.gov.
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