Deadline: 23 March 2017
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding for rigorous applied research on evidence based tools, protocols and policies for State, tribal, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies to better address drug trafficking, markets, and use that relate to two drug priorities-heroin and other opioids, and novel psychoactive substances (synthetic drugs).
This program furthers the Department’s crime prevention and law enforcement goals by supporting research on drug-related crime to promote effective law enforcement, court, and corrections responses to illegal drug markets (including diversion of legal drugs) and criminal behavior related to drug use.
Research Categories
- Criminal Investigation and Prosecution
- Drug Intelligence and Community Surveillance
Drug Priorities
- Heroin and other opioids (including diverted prescription drugs)
- Novel psychoactive substances (also known as synthetic drugs)
Award Information
- Total funding for this solicitation and the number of awards will depend on the availability of funds, the quality of the applications, and other pertinent factors.
- NIJ anticipates up to $1.5 million will be available to fund multiple grant awards (including cooperative agreements).
- Each application may request no more than $1,000,000, and not exceed a three-year period of performance with an option for a no-cost extension.
Eligibility Criteria
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- County governments
- State governments
- Individuals
- City or township governments
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.