NIJ is offering a grant to establish a National Center on Forensics, aiming to create a partnership between a State department of forensic science, an accredited university, and a district attorneys association. The grant is designed to provide medico-legal training for medical students in rural areas, offer forensic science and legal education for legal professionals, and create development opportunities for practitioners in the field. Closing date for applications is June 5, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 326101
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2020-18372 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Center on Forensics, Fiscal Year 2020 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| 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: | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See announcement for full eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: |
With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals from qualified applicants to establish and operate a National Center on Forensics to:1. Facilitate a partnership amongst:a. A full-service State department of forensic science with a medical examiner function;b. An accredited university of higher education with affiliate medical and law schools; andc. A statewide district attorneys association2. For the purpose of:a. Providing medico-legal learning opportunities for medical students to train as deputy medical examiners/coroners in underserved rural areas; b. Provide forensic science and legal training to district attorneys, judges, and law enforcement; and c. Develop opportunities as appropriate amongst the designated partners to benefit current and future practitioners in the field. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the solicitation close date. 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; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2020: On April 21, 2020, NIJ hosted a webinar that provided an overview and discussion of the program. The slides and transcript from this webinar have been added to the end of this document. | Apr 24, 2020 | |
| April 20, 2020: “Certain qualified individuals” were removed from the types of eligible applicants.
April 20, 2020: A typographical error on page 19 was addressed. |
Apr 06, 2020 | |
| Apr 06, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2020-18372 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Center on Forensics, Fiscal Year 2020 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| 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: | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See announcement for full eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: |
With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals from qualified applicants to establish and operate a National Center on Forensics to:1. Facilitate a partnership amongst:a. A full-service State department of forensic science with a medical examiner function;b. An accredited university of higher education with affiliate medical and law schools; andc. A statewide district attorneys association2. For the purpose of:a. Providing medico-legal learning opportunities for medical students to train as deputy medical examiners/coroners in underserved rural areas; b. Provide forensic science and legal training to district attorneys, judges, and law enforcement; and c. Develop opportunities as appropriate amongst the designated partners to benefit current and future practitioners in the field. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the solicitation close date. 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; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2020-18372 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Center on Forensics, Fiscal Year 2020 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| 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: | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See announcement for full eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals from qualified applicants to establish and operate a National Center on Forensics to: 1. Facilitate a partnership amongst: a. A full-service State department of forensic science with a medical examiner function; b. An accredited university of higher education with affiliate medical and law schools; and c. A statewide district attorneys association 2. For the purpose of: a. Providing medico-legal learning opportunities for medical students to train as deputy medical examiners/coroners in underserved rural areas; b. Provide forensic science and legal training to district attorneys, judges, and law enforcement; and c. Develop opportunities as appropriate amongst the designated partners to benefit current and future practitioners in the field. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the solicitation close date. 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; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2020-18372 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Center on Forensics, Fiscal Year 2020 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| 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: | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Individuals City or township governments County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See announcement for full eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals from qualified applicants to establish and operate a National Center on Forensics to: 1. Facilitate a partnership amongst: a. A full-service State department of forensic science with a medical examiner function; b. An accredited university of higher education with affiliate medical and law schools; and c. A statewide district attorneys association 2. For the purpose of: a. Providing medico-legal learning opportunities for medical students to train as deputy medical examiners/coroners in underserved rural areas; b. Provide forensic science and legal training to district attorneys, judges, and law enforcement; and c. Develop opportunities as appropriate amongst the designated partners to benefit current and future practitioners in the field. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the solicitation close date. 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; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 326101 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NIJ-2020-18372.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the solicitation close date. 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; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation. grants@ncjrs.gov Email: grants@ncjrs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.560 | PKG00260789 | Apr 06, 2020 | Jun 05, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326101 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
326101 DOJ_Questionnaire_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
326101 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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