Deadline: 1 April 2020
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking proposals for research projects that increase understanding of the relationship between immigration, both legal and illegal, and crime, from the perspectives of both perpetration and victimization. NIJ anticipates up to $2 million will be available to fund multiple grant awards.
With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for research projects that increase the understanding of the relationship between immigration — both legal and illegal — and crime. Applicants should propose research projects that have clear implications for criminal justice policy and practice in the United States. NIJ encourages applicants to submit proposals for innovative approaches to advance the field’s rigor and methodology in understanding the relationship between immigration and crime.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Eligibility Criteria
- In general, NIJ is authorized to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with eligible entities as listed:
- States (including territories);
- Units of local government;
- Federally recognized Indian tribal governments that perform law enforcement functions (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior);
- Nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for-profit organizations); and
- Institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education).
- Foreign governments, foreign organizations, and foreign colleges and universities are not eligible to apply. Federal agencies are eligible to apply. (Any award made to a federal agency will be made as an inter-agency reimbursable agreement.)
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=323977