The Department of Justice is offering funding for basic scientific research in physical, life, and cognitive sciences to enhance the knowledge in forensic science disciplines used in the criminal justice system. This grant aims to support advancements in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. Authorized by Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Homeland Security Act, and Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012. Closing date for applications is Apr 20, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 141736
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NIJ-2012-3098 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| 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 funding basic scientific research in the physical, life, and cognitive sciences that is designed to increase the knowledge underlying forensic science disciplines intended for use in the criminal justice system. Authorizing Legislation: Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202); Homeland Security Act (section 232); Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Description. | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 16.560 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00116010 |
| Opening Date: | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | For additional assistance with requirements, email NIJ at forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov. Additional information can be found at www.nij.gov/nij/funding/welcome.htm, and frequently asked questions that may assist with applying are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/faqs.htm. |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Protection of Human Subjects [V1.1] Key Contacts [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.560 | PKG00116010 | Jan 31, 2012 | Apr 20, 2012 | View | For additional assistance with requirements, email NIJ at forensic.research@ojp.usdoj.gov. Additional information can be found at www.nij.gov/nij/funding/welcome.htm, and frequently asked questions that may assist with applying are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/faqs.htm. | Organization and Individual Applicants |