Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2016 8979
Apply for NIJ 2016 8979
- The USDOJ-OJP-NIJ in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research on Bias Crimes" 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 11, 2016 and posted on Feb 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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), within the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ), offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Research on Bias Crimes" (Funding Opportunity Number: NIJ 2016 8979; CFDA: 16.560). The purpose of the solicitation is to support research and evaluation focused on bias crime perpetration and victimization. NIJ is looking for studies that close key knowledge gaps in how bias crimes can be identified and assessed, how offenders behave and are motivated, and how victims experience and respond to these incidents. In practical terms, the agency is inviting rigorous, evidence-building work that improves the field's ability to understand bias crimes beyond basic incident counts, including the dynamics that influence offending patterns and the impacts on individuals and communities.
The scope is intentionally broad, signaling that NIJ is open to multiple research approaches and topic angles as long as they directly strengthen understanding of either offenders or victims. This could include foundational research (for example, improving measurement or definitions used to classify bias crimes), applied evaluation (such as assessing the effectiveness of investigative or prosecutorial practices), or studies that illuminate victim experiences and needs. The underlying emphasis is on generating actionable findings that can inform criminal justice practice and policy, particularly where current methods for detection, reporting, assessment, and response are limited or inconsistent.
Eligible applicants span a wide range of sectors, reflecting NIJ's interest in partnering with both academic and practitioner-oriented organizations. Eligible entities include state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education (including state-controlled institutions); nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories); individuals; for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); and small businesses. This wide eligibility suggests proposals could come from university researchers, research nonprofits, governmental research units, community-focused organizations, or private research firms, potentially in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, victim service providers, or community groups.
The application deadline for this opportunity was May 10, 2016 (original and current closing date the same). NIJ anticipated making approximately two awards, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 per award. The opportunity was created and posted on February 11, 2016. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is law, justice, and legal services, consistent with NIJ's mission to support research that strengthens the justice system through evidence and evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research on Bias Crimes".
Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), within the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2016 8979.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 16.560.
What is the purpose of the solicitation?
The purpose is to support research and evaluation focused on bias crime perpetration and victimization, with an emphasis on building evidence that improves how the field understands, identifies, assesses, and responds to bias crimes.
What kinds of knowledge gaps is NIJ trying to address?
NIJ is seeking studies that close key gaps in:
- How bias crimes can be identified and assessed
- How offenders behave and what motivates them
- How victims experience and respond to incidents
- How to understand bias crimes beyond basic incident counts, including patterns and impacts on individuals and communities
Is the scope narrow or broad?
The scope is described as intentionally broad. NIJ indicates openness to multiple research approaches and topic angles, as long as they directly strengthen understanding of either offenders or victims in the context of bias crimes.
What types of projects does NIJ appear to welcome under this solicitation?
Based on the description, NIJ is open to several types of work, including:
- Foundational research (for example, improving measurement or definitions used to classify bias crimes)
- Applied evaluation (such as assessing the effectiveness of investigative or prosecutorial practices)
- Victim-focused studies that illuminate victim experiences, responses, and needs
What is the practical emphasis of the research NIJ is seeking?
The emphasis is on producing rigorous, evidence-building research with actionable findings that can inform criminal justice practice and policy, particularly where current detection, reporting, assessment, and response methods are limited or inconsistent.
Who is eligible to apply?
The solicitation lists a wide range of eligible applicants, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and private institutions of higher education (including state-controlled institutions)
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories)
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Does the eligibility language suggest partnerships or collaborations are possible?
Yes. The wide eligibility suggests proposals could come from universities, research nonprofits, government units, community-focused organizations, or private research firms, potentially in collaboration with entities such as law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, victim service providers, or community groups.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 10, 2016 (with the original and current closing date listed as the same).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on February 11, 2016.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making approximately two awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was listed as $1,000,000 per award.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What is the central focus: offenders, victims, or both?
Both. The solicitation seeks research that strengthens understanding of bias crime perpetration (offenders) and bias crime victimization (victims), including behaviors, motivations, experiences, and responses.
Is NIJ only looking for counts of bias crime incidents?
No. The description specifically emphasizes improving understanding beyond basic incident counts, including the dynamics influencing offending patterns and the impacts on individuals and communities.
What kinds of systems or practices might research evaluate under this solicitation?
The information provided mentions evaluation that could include assessing the effectiveness of investigative or prosecutorial practices related to bias crimes.
What overall outcome is NIJ trying to support through this research?
The overall goal is to generate evidence that can strengthen criminal justice decision-making by improving the field's ability to detect, report, assess, and respond to bias crimes in a more consistent and informed way.
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