The NIJ Department is offering grants for research and development projects to advance forensic science policy and practice, as well as develop materials with forensic applications. The goal is to enhance forensic methods for the identification and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal justice purposes. Proposals should align with the operational needs discussed at NIJ’s FY 2015 Forensic Science Technology Working Group. Closing date for submissions is Apr 08, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 271179
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2015-3985 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY 15 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
Assistance Listings: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 4 |
Posted Date: | Jan 08, 2015 |
Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2015 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2015 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2015 |
Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2015 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
Description: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for basic or applied research and development projects that will: (1) increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice or (2) result in the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods that have the potential for forensic application. The intent of this program is to direct the findings of basic scientific research, research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science, and ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal justice purposes. The operational needs and requirements discussed at NIJs FY 2015 Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG) meeting may be found at the following link and are intended to assist you in your proposal development: http://www.nij.gov/topics/forensics/pages/forensic-operational-requirements.aspx |
Link to Additional Information: | Link to solicitation. |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.
Applicants that experience unforeseen Grants.gov technical issues beyond their control that prevent them from submitting their application by the deadline must e-mail the NIJ contact identified below within 24 hours after the application deadline and request approval to submit their application. Additional information on reporting technical issues is found under “Experiencing Unforeseen Grants.gov Technical Issues” in the How to Apply section. For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact forensic.research@usdoj.gov. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx. Email:forensic.research@usdoj.gov |
Version History
Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Award Ceiling: 1500000 | Feb 10, 2015 | |
Amount modified. | Feb 10, 2015 | |
Updated funding amount | Feb 05, 2015 | |
Jan 08, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2015-3985 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY 15 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
Assistance Listings: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 4 |
Posted Date: | Jan 08, 2015 |
Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2015 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2015 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2015 |
Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2015 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
Description: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for basic or applied research and development projects that will: (1) increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice or (2) result in the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods that have the potential for forensic application. The intent of this program is to direct the findings of basic scientific research, research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science, and ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal justice purposes. The operational needs and requirements discussed at NIJs FY 2015 Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG) meeting may be found at the following link and are intended to assist you in your proposal development: http://www.nij.gov/topics/forensics/pages/forensic-operational-requirements.aspx |
Link to Additional Information: | Link to solicitation. |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.
Applicants that experience unforeseen Grants.gov technical issues beyond their control that prevent them from submitting their application by the deadline must e-mail the NIJ contact identified below within 24 hours after the application deadline and request approval to submit their application. Additional information on reporting technical issues is found under “Experiencing Unforeseen Grants.gov Technical Issues” in the How to Apply section. For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact forensic.research@usdoj.gov. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx. Email:forensic.research@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2015-3985 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY 15 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
Assistance Listings: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 3 |
Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2015 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2015 |
Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2015 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $425,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
Description: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for basic or applied research and development projects that will: (1) increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice or (2) result in the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods that have the potential for forensic application. The intent of this program is to direct the findings of basic scientific research, research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science, and ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal justice purposes. The operational needs and requirements discussed at NIJs FY 2015 Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG) meeting may be found at the following link and are intended to assist you in your proposal development: http://www.nij.gov/topics/forensics/pages/forensic-operational-requirements.aspx |
Link to Additional Information: | Link to solicitation. |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.
Applicants that experience unforeseen Grants.gov technical issues beyond their control that prevent them from submitting their application by the deadline must e-mail the NIJ contact identified below within 24 hours after the application deadline and request approval to submit their application. Additional information on reporting technical issues is found under “Experiencing Unforeseen Grants.gov Technical Issues” in the How to Apply section. For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact forensic.research@usdoj.gov. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx. Email:forensic.research@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2015-3985 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY 15 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
Assistance Listings: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2015 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2015 |
Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2015 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $425,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
Description: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for basic or applied research and development projects that will: (1) increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice or (2) result in the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods that have the potential for forensic application. The intent of this program is to direct the findings of basic scientific research, research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science, and ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal justice purposes. The operational needs and requirements discussed at NIJs FY 2014 Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG) meeting may be found at the following link and are intended to assist you in your proposal development: www.nij.gov/topics/forensics/pages/fy14-twg-operational-requirements.aspx |
Link to Additional Information: | Link to solicitation. |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.
Applicants that experience unforeseen Grants.gov technical issues beyond their control that prevent them from submitting their application by the deadline must e-mail the NIJ contact identified below within 24 hours after the application deadline and request approval to submit their application. Additional information on reporting technical issues is found under “Experiencing Unforeseen Grants.gov Technical Issues” in the How to Apply section. For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact forensic.research@usdoj.gov. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx. Email:forensic.research@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2015-3985 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY 15 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
Assistance Listings: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Jan 08, 2015 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2015 |
Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2015 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $0 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
Description: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for basic or applied research and development projects that will: (1) increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice or (2) result in the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods that have the potential for forensic application. The intent of this program is to direct the findings of basic scientific research, research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science, and ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal justice purposes. The operational needs and requirements discussed at NIJs FY 2014 Forensic Science Technology Working Group (TWG) meeting may be found at the following link and are intended to assist you in your proposal development: www.nij.gov/topics/forensics/pages/fy14-twg-operational-requirements.aspx |
Link to Additional Information: | Link to solicitation. |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.
Applicants that experience unforeseen Grants.gov technical issues beyond their control that prevent them from submitting their application by the deadline must e-mail the NIJ contact identified below within 24 hours after the application deadline and request approval to submit their application. Additional information on reporting technical issues is found under “Experiencing Unforeseen Grants.gov Technical Issues” in the How to Apply section. For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact forensic.research@usdoj.gov. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx. Email:forensic.research@usdoj.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 271179 Full Announcement-1 -> sl001149.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. Applicants that experience unforeseen Grants.gov technical issues beyond their control that prevent them from submitting their application by the deadline must e-mail the NIJ contact identified below within 24 hours after the application deadline and request approval to submit their application. Additional information on reporting technical issues is found under “Experiencing Unforeseen Grants.gov Technical Issues” in the How to Apply section. For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact forensic.research@usdoj.gov. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx. Email: forensic.research@usdoj.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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16.560 | PKG00211466 | Jan 08, 2015 | Apr 08, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
271179 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf