Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2013 3457
Apply for NIJ 2013 3457
- 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 Transnational Issues Trafficking in Persons, Organized Crime, and Violent Extremism" 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 19, 2013 and posted on Mar 19, 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 6 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 Transnational Issues: Trafficking in Persons, Organized Crime, and Violent Extremism" (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2013 3457) was a discretionary grant program focused on building practical, evidence-based knowledge about crimes that cross national borders and affect multiple countries at once. NIJ framed transnational crime as a growing and evolving challenge driven by geopolitical shifts, globalization, and rapid advances in information technology, all of which make it easier for criminal and extremist networks to operate across jurisdictions, recruit or traffic people, move money, and coordinate activities in ways that strain traditional law enforcement and justice responses. The overall purpose of the solicitation was to strengthen the information, tools, and research-backed practices that state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies can use to better protect their communities from these border-spanning threats.
The solicitation specifically sought research and evaluation projects that would add to and complement NIJ work already underway in three related areas: trafficking in persons, transnational organized crime, and radicalization to violent extremism. Rather than supporting general commentary or purely theoretical discussions, the program emphasized proposals that would develop, compile, analyze, or improve data and other forms of usable evidence with clear criminal justice implications. In other words, NIJ was looking for research that could translate into actionable understanding for practitioners and policymakers, including how agencies identify and investigate transnational activity, how they measure the scope of the problem, and which interventions appear to reduce harm.
NIJ identified four focus areas where applicants were encouraged to concentrate. First, proposals could examine transnational offenders, which can include the people and networks engaged in cross-border criminal activity, their pathways into offending, organizational structures, methods of operation, use of technology, and how they exploit jurisdictional boundaries. Second, NIJ invited research comparing the similarities and differences between organized crime groups and violent extremist organizations, reflecting an interest in where these groups overlap or diverge in recruitment, financing, logistics, governance, violence, and strategic goals, and what those distinctions mean for criminal justice strategy. Third, the agency highlighted the need for improved measurement of transnational organized crime and trafficking in persons, recognizing that these crimes are notoriously difficult to quantify due to hidden victims, inconsistent definitions across jurisdictions, underreporting, and fragmented data sources. Fourth, NIJ sought evaluations of efforts to reduce demand for transnational organized crime and/or trafficking in persons, signaling interest in assessing whether specific policies, programs, enforcement strategies, or prevention approaches actually decrease the market forces that sustain these crimes.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was categorized under research and evaluation and used a grant funding instrument. It anticipated making about six awards, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to a wide range of entity types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation. The CFDA number associated with the program was 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2013, with an application closing date of June 5, 2013, and an archive date of September 30, 2013. The public listing showed award floor and ceiling values as 0, which typically indicates that specific funding ranges were not captured in that summary display and would need to be confirmed in the full solicitation text.
For applicant support, the announcement directed technical submission questions to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) and support@grants.gov, noting 24/7 availability except federal holidays. For questions about solicitation requirements and programmatic fit, the NIJ point of contact was John T. Picarelli, Program Manager for Transnational Issues, reachable at (202) 307-3213 or john.picarelli@usdoj.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIJ grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research and Evaluation on Transnational Issues: Trafficking in Persons, Organized Crime, and Violent Extremism."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2013 3457.
Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What type of program is this (research, services, equipment, etc.)?
It is a research and evaluation opportunity focused on building practical, evidence-based knowledge.
What is the overall purpose of the solicitation?
The purpose was to strengthen information, tools, and research-backed practices that state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies can use to better protect communities from transnational threats (crimes that cross national borders and affect multiple countries).
How does NIJ describe the transnational crime problem this solicitation addresses?
NIJ framed transnational crime as a growing and evolving challenge driven by geopolitical shifts, globalization, and rapid advances in information technology that make it easier for criminal and extremist networks to operate across jurisdictions, recruit or traffic people, move money, and coordinate activities.
What topics or crime areas were included in this solicitation?
The solicitation focused on three related areas: trafficking in persons, transnational organized crime, and radicalization to violent extremism.
What kinds of projects was NIJ looking to fund?
NIJ sought research and evaluation projects that develop, compile, analyze, or improve data and other usable evidence with clear criminal justice implications, and that add to and complement NIJ work already underway in the three identified areas.
Were purely theoretical papers or general commentary responsive to this opportunity?
No. The program emphasized proposals with practical, usable evidence and clear criminal justice implications rather than general commentary or purely theoretical discussions.
What are the main focus areas NIJ encouraged applicants to address?
NIJ highlighted four focus areas: (1) transnational offenders; (2) comparisons between organized crime groups and violent extremist organizations; (3) improved measurement of transnational organized crime and trafficking in persons; and (4) evaluations of efforts to reduce demand for transnational organized crime and/or trafficking in persons.
What does NIJ mean by research on "transnational offenders"?
This focus area could include the people and networks engaged in cross-border criminal activity, their pathways into offending, organizational structures, methods of operation, use of technology, and how they exploit jurisdictional boundaries.
What does the solicitation mean by comparing organized crime groups and violent extremist organizations?
NIJ expressed interest in research that examines similarities and differences between these groups, including overlap or divergence in recruitment, financing, logistics, governance, violence, and strategic goals, and what those distinctions imply for criminal justice strategy.
Why did NIJ emphasize measurement of transnational organized crime and trafficking in persons?
NIJ noted these crimes are difficult to quantify due to hidden victims, inconsistent definitions across jurisdictions, underreporting, and fragmented data sources, and highlighted the need for improved measurement.
What kinds of projects fit under "evaluations of efforts to reduce demand"?
This area reflects interest in assessing whether specific policies, programs, enforcement strategies, or prevention approaches actually decrease the market forces that sustain transnational organized crime and/or trafficking in persons.
What funding instrument was used?
The opportunity used a grant funding instrument.
How many awards did NIJ expect to make?
The solicitation anticipated making about six awards.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to a wide range of entity types (subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number was 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 5, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 30, 2013.
What were the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The public listing showed award floor and ceiling values as 0. This typically indicates that specific funding ranges were not captured in the summary display and would need to be confirmed in the full solicitation text.
Where should applicants direct technical questions about submission?
Technical submission questions were directed to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov. Availability was listed as 24/7 except federal holidays.
Who was the NIJ point of contact for solicitation requirements and programmatic fit?
The NIJ point of contact was John T. Picarelli, Program Manager for Transnational Issues, reachable at (202) 307-3213 or john.picarelli@usdoj.gov.
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