This OJJDP grant, the Field-Initiated Research and Evaluation (FIRE) program, is for supporting methodologically rigorous research and evaluation studies. Its primary purpose is to inform policy and practice, aligning with the Department of Justice’s mission. This year, the FIRE program specifically funds studies focused on school-based practices, environment, and student achievement. The core goal is to reduce student victimization and the risk of delinquency, fostering positive youth development. The program aims to generate new and ongoing scientific research and evaluation with practical applications, leading to the development of effective school programs, policies, and strategies that actively prevent victimization and delinquency among youth.
Opportunity ID: 157273
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OJJDP-2012-3246 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OJJDP FY 2012 Field-Initiated Research and Evaluation Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.541 — Part E – Developing, Testing and Demonstrating Promising New Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are limited to states (including territories), units of local government (including federally recognized tribal governments, 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). For-profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee.
OJJDP welcomes joint applications from two or more eligible applicants; however, one applicant must be clearly indicated as the primary applicant (for correspondence, award, and management purposes) and the others indicated as co-applicants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
| Description: | OJJDPs Field-Initiated Research and Evaluation (FIRE) program supports methodologically rigorous research and evaluation studies that inform policy and practice consistent with the Department of Justices mission. OJJDP is focusing this years FIRE program solicitation on funding studies of school-based practices, environment, and achievement that relate to reducing student victimization and the risk of delinquency. The goal of this years FIRE program is to foster new and ongoing rigorous, scientific research and evaluation that has practical applications for the development of effective school programs, policies, and strategies that will foster positive youth development and reduce the risk of victimization and delinquency. This program is authorized by the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012, Pub. L. No. 112-55, 125 Stat. 552, 617, and 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5631. |
| 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 Justice Information Center (JIC) at 1–877–927–5657, via e-mail to JIC@Telesishq.com, or by live Web chat. JIC hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date.
Email:JIC@Telesishq.com |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the Justice Information Center (JIC) at 1–877–927–5657, via e-mail to JIC@Telesishq.com, or by live Web chat. JIC hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. Email: JIC@Telesishq.com |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.541 | PKG00109530 | Mar 21, 2012 | May 07, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
157273 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
157273 Other-1.1.pdf
157273 Project-1.1.pdf
157273 Budget-1.1.pdf
157273 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
157273 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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