Deadline: 24-Apr-23
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks applications for funding of rigorous research and evaluation projects targeted toward developing a better understanding of the domestic radicalization phenomenon, and advancing evidence-based strategies for effective intervention and prevention.
This program furthers the DOJ’s mission by supporting the development of new knowledge and tools to address the challenges of crime and justice in the United States through fundamental research.
Goals The goal of this solicitation is to develop knowledge and evidence that has practical utility in developing evidence-based strategies to prevent radicalization to violent extremism and the commission of acts of terrorism.
NIJ seeks proposals in four topics as they relate to radicalization and violent extremism under this solicitation:
- Research to inform terrorism prevention efforts.
- Research on the role of communications in promoting and countering extremist content and information.
- Research on disengagement, deradicalization and the reintegration into society of individuals incarcerated for terrorism related offenses.
- Evaluations of programs and practices to prevent acts of terrorism.
The U.S. Code defines domestic terrorism as acts dangerous to human life, primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States, that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any state, and appear to be intended to:
- intimidate or coerce a civilian population,
- influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion, or
- affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.
Research Topics
- Topic Area #1: Research to Inform Terrorism Prevention Efforts
- Topic Area #2: Research on the Role of Communications in Promoting and Countering Extremist Content and Information
- Topic Area #3: Research on Disengagement, Deradicalization, and the Reintegration Into Society of Individuals Incarcerated for Terrorism Related Offenses
- Topic Area #4: Evaluations of Programs and Practices to Prevent Terrorism.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $5,500,000.
- Period of Performance Duration (Months) Up to 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Small businesses
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity), subject to any clarification in text field entitled
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Special district governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- County governments
- City or township governments.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.