Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2011 2808
Apply for NIJ 2011 2808
- The National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strategic Approaches to Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Evidence An Action Research Project" 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 Nov 16, 2010 and posted on Oct 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 cooperative agreement funding opportunity, titled "Strategic Approaches to Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Evidence: An Action Research Project," to support state and local jurisdictions that are dealing with large backlogs of untested sexual assault kits. The core aim of the project is not simply to fund kit testing, but to work side by side with selected jurisdictions in a structured "action research" effort to figure out why backlogs persist, what operational and policy barriers are driving them, and which approaches are most likely to reduce the problem in a way that can be maintained over time. The research emphasis is on understanding the underlying nature of the backlog problem and developing practical, effective, and sustainable solutions that can be implemented in real-world systems that involve law enforcement agencies, crime laboratories, prosecutors, and other key partners.
The project is designed to unfold in two phases, and this solicitation covers only the first phase. Phase 1 is a six-month planning period intended to help participating teams organize themselves, conduct an initial assessment of local conditions, and produce a clear working plan for how they would carry out the remaining action research steps in Phase 2. In practical terms, Phase 1 is meant to bring the relevant stakeholders to the table, examine how sexual assault kits move (or stall) through the jurisdiction's evidence-handling and investigative process, identify where delays and bottlenecks occur, and set up a concrete strategy for moving forward. The deliverable focus is planning and diagnostic work: building a shared understanding of the problem, mapping processes, defining goals, and laying out an implementation roadmap for the next stage of the action research project.
Administratively, the opportunity was issued by NIJ under the Department of Justice and is authorized by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial involvement by the federal sponsor in the project compared to a standard grant, consistent with the hands-on "action research" model described in the announcement. The activity category is framed as research and evaluation within the broader law, justice, and legal services domain, and it is associated with CFDA number 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional limitations that might appear in the full solicitation text. Key dates show the opportunity was posted October 27, 2010, with an original closing date of January 17, 2011, later adjusted to January 18, 2011, and the posting was later archived on June 27, 2011. The public record shows award floor and ceiling values listed as 0, which usually means applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for specific budget guidance or that amounts would be determined based on project needs and available funds.
For support and points of contact, application submission technical help was routed through the Grants.gov customer support hotline (800-518-4726) and support@grants.gov. Programmatic questions were directed to NIJ contacts, including Kristina Rose (Deputy Director) at 202-307-0466 or Kristina.Rose@usdoj.gov, and Katharine Browning, Ph.D. (Senior Social Science Analyst) at 202-616-4786 or Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an NIJ-supported, collaborative planning and assessment effort meant to position jurisdictions with significant SAK backlogs to implement evidence-based, system-level reforms in a subsequent project phase.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Strategic Approaches to Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Evidence: An Action Research Project."
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a "cooperative agreement" imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal sponsor compared to a standard grant. In this case, it aligns with the hands-on "action research" approach where NIJ works side by side with selected jurisdictions.
What problem is this project trying to address?
This project is intended to support state and local jurisdictions dealing with large backlogs of untested sexual assault kits (SAKs).
Is the primary purpose to pay for testing sexual assault kits?
No. The core aim is not simply to fund kit testing. The emphasis is on action research to understand why backlogs persist and to develop practical, effective, and sustainable approaches to reduce them.
What is meant by an "action research" approach in this opportunity?
The action research model described focuses on working collaboratively with selected jurisdictions to diagnose the causes of backlogs, identify operational and policy barriers, and develop strategies that can be implemented and sustained in real-world justice system settings.
Which partners or stakeholders are expected to be involved?
The opportunity anticipates involvement across the system, including law enforcement agencies, crime laboratories, prosecutors, and other key partners who influence how sexual assault kit evidence is handled and moves through the investigative process.
How is the overall project structured?
The project is designed to unfold in two phases, and this solicitation covers only Phase 1.
What does Phase 1 cover?
Phase 1 is a six-month planning period. It is intended for organizing participating teams, conducting an initial assessment of local conditions, and producing a working plan for carrying out the remaining action research steps in Phase 2.
How long is Phase 1?
Phase 1 is a six-month planning period.
What kinds of activities are expected during Phase 1?
Phase 1 is focused on planning and diagnostic work, such as bringing stakeholders together, examining how sexual assault kits move (or stall) through evidence-handling and investigative processes, identifying delays and bottlenecks, and establishing a concrete strategy for next steps.
What are the main deliverables expected from Phase 1?
Phase 1 deliverables are centered on planning: building a shared understanding of the backlog problem, mapping processes, defining goals, and laying out an implementation roadmap for Phase 2.
Does this solicitation include Phase 2 funding?
No. The information provided indicates the solicitation covers only the first phase (Phase 1).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is research and evaluation within the law, justice, and legal services domain.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.560 (National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
Is there a cost sharing or match requirement?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional limitations that might be included in the full solicitation text.
What law authorizes this NIJ opportunity?
The opportunity is authorized by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 27, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was January 17, 2011, and it was later adjusted to January 18, 2011.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The posting was later archived on June 27, 2011.
What were the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The public record lists the award floor and ceiling values as 0, which typically indicates applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for specific budget guidance or that award amounts would be determined based on project needs and available funds.
Where could applicants get technical help for application submission?
Application submission technical help was routed through Grants.gov customer support at 800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
Who were the NIJ contacts for programmatic questions?
Programmatic questions were directed to NIJ contacts including:
- Kristina Rose (Deputy Director), 202-307-0466, Kristina.Rose@usdoj.gov
- Katharine Browning, Ph.D. (Senior Social Science Analyst), 202-616-4786, Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov
What is the overall goal of Phase 1 in plain terms?
Phase 1 is meant to help a jurisdiction assemble the right partners, understand where and why sexual assault kits are getting delayed in local processes, and produce a clear plan to guide the next stage of action research and system improvement.
What kind of solutions is NIJ trying to support through this project?
The focus is on practical, effective, and sustainable solutions that can be implemented in real-world systems involving multiple justice partners, rather than one-time or short-term fixes.
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