Deadline: 25-Jul-23
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) seeks applications for funding to develop a survey instrument regarding postsecondary student experiences with domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking.
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
BJS seeks support to develop a survey instrument that can be used by the Department of Education (ED) to accomplish this work. BJS will coordinate with ED throughout the development process to ensure final deliverables align with priorities for future implementation. BJS has already conducted significant research on this topic and developed several resources that will inform this project.
Goals
- The goal of this project is to develop a final survey instrument and necessary supporting materials that meet statutory and technical requirements. Development of a survey methodology for administration of the instrument is the outside the scope of this project. These materials will be used by ED in planning and implementation activities related to this effort.
Objectives
- An applicant should address all the objectives that are relevant to their proposed program/project in the Goals, Objectives, Deliverables and Timeline web-based form.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $900,000
- Award Ceiling: $900,000
- Award Floor: $300,000
- Period of Performance Start Date 10/1/23
- Period of Performance Duration (36 Months)
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants: For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Small businesses.
- State, local, and university or college law enforcement agencies must be certified by an approved independent credentialing body or have started the certification process to be eligible for FY 2023 DOJ discretionary grant funding. To become certified, the law enforcement agency must meet two mandatory conditions:
- the agency’s use-of-force policies adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and
- the agency’s use-of-force policies prohibit chokeholds except in situations where use of deadly force is allowed by law. The certification requirement also applies to law enforcement agencies receiving DOJ discretionary grant funding through a subaward.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.