This grant opportunity aims to operate NIJ’s Forensic Technology Center of Excellence to support research, development, testing, and evaluation processes in forensic science. The FTCOE is expected to provide scientific and technical support, facilitate technology transfer, offer assistance to law enforcement agencies, develop resources for research and education, and collaborate with NIJ’s Social Science staff. Proposals should focus on enhancing the impact of forensic science on the criminal justice system. Applications are due by May 2, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 281743
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2016-9087 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Forensic Technology Center of Excellence |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| 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: | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| 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 City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals County governments Private institutions of higher education 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 State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | NIJ seeks proposals to operate NIJ’s Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE) to support its research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) process in all areas of forensic science. The FTCOE should focus on specific efforts to include, but not limited to: 1) providing scientific and technical support to NIJ’s research and development efforts; 2) facilitating demonstration, transfer, and adoption of appropriate technology into practice by crime laboratories, forensic service providers, and law enforcement, and other criminal justice agencies; 3) providing technology assistance, information, and support to law enforcement and other appropriate criminal justice agencies; 4) developing and providing access to resources for research, education, and best practices in the forensic science and criminal justice community; and 5) working closely with NIJ’s Social Science staff to develop, assess, and communicate the impact of forensic science on the criminal justice system. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NCJRS Call Center
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 281743 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NIJ-2016-9087.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NCJRS Call Center 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 | PKG00221150 | Feb 23, 2016 | May 02, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
281743 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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