This department is offering the NIJ Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes grant to increase knowledge necessary for forensic science policy and practice, as well as develop materials and methods for forensic applications. The grant aims to advance scientific research in broader fields applicable to forensic science, fostering the creation of accurate, reliable, and cost-effective methods for analyzing physical evidence in the criminal justice sector. Authorized by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Homeland Security Act, and Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012. Closing date: Apr 20, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 141737
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NIJ-2012-3097 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Applied Research and Development in 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 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| 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 applied research and development projects that will: (1) increase knowledge or understanding necessary to guide 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 the Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes 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. 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 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: | PKG00115990 |
| Opening Date: | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | For additional assistance with requirements, e-mail 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 | PKG00115990 | Jan 31, 2012 | Apr 20, 2012 | View | For additional assistance with requirements, e-mail 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 |