Deadline: 30 March 2017
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding to support projects that
- demonstrate and evaluate existing technologies; or that
- develop, demonstrate, and evaluate innovative technologies that can improve the safety of schools and students across the nation.
This solicitation is part of the Comprehensive School Safety Initiative (CSSI). This program furthers the Department’s mission by funding rigorous research to produce practical knowledge and tools that can improve the safety of schools and students. The Initiative is carried out through partnerships between researchers, educators, and other stakeholders, including law enforcement, behavioral and mental health professionals, courts, and other justice system professionals. Projects funded under the CSSI are designed to produce knowledge and tools that can be applied to schools and school districts across the nation for years to come.
Objectives
NIJ is particularly interested in:
- Exploring the opportunities for technology development noted in the first of the aforementioned reports.
- Expanding our understanding of the effectiveness of promising technology approaches identified in the aforementioned reports.
- Expanding our understanding of the challenges to technology implementation noted in the aforementioned reports.
Award Information
Total funding for this solicitation and the number of awards will depend on the availability of appropriated funds, the quality of the applications, and other pertinent factors. NIJ anticipates up to $6 million will be available in FY 2017 to fund one or more awards. The duration of the award period of performance will depend on the research proposed. Awards will normally not exceed a three-year period of performance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Individuals
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits having a 501(c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- State governments
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.