Deadline: 10-May-22
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), seeks applications for funding rigorous research and evaluation projects examining the impact of court and other criminal justice tools, practices, and policies on the administration of justice and public safety in state, local, and tribal jurisdictions.
Objective: The objectives of this solicitation are to support applied research that examines: the impact of diversion programs that promote alternatives to arrest and incarceration among persons who experience mental health issues on the administration of justice and public safety; and the impact of restorative justice strategies on the administration of justice and public safety.
Goal: The goal of this solicitation is to provide objective and independent knowledge and tools that support courts and other agencies in state, tribal, and local jurisdictions in their efforts to reform the criminal justice system.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
- Period of Performance Start Date: 1/1/23 12:00 AM
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Independent school districts
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- State governments
- Small businesses
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=338934