The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is offering a grant for applied technology research and development to optimize the criminal justice system’s utilization of social media in the evolving ‘Web 3.0’ environment. The grant aims to facilitate the integration of technologies that will empower law enforcement agencies to effectively utilize social media tools as the online landscape advances. Proposals are welcomed to enhance capabilities and adapt to emerging digital trends by harnessing the potential of social media in the criminal justice sector. Closing date for submissions is April 25, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 217781
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NIJ-2013-3439 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | NIJ FY 13 Applied Technology Research and Development to Optimize Criminal Justice Use of Social Media in the “Web 3.0” Environment |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2 |
| 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 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1 |
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:: | In general, NIJ is authorized to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, States (including territories), units of local government (including federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and profit organizations), institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), and certain qualified individuals. For-profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee. Foreign governments, foreign organizations, and foreign institutions of higher education are not eligible to apply. NIJ may elect to make awards for applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, dependent on the merit of the applications and on the availability of appropriations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description:: | NIJ seeks proposals for research and development leading to the introduction into practice of needed technologies to enhance the ability of criminal justice agencies to use social media as Web 3.0 continues to develop and mature. |
| 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: | PKG00162153 |
| Opening Date: | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | For Grants.gov Technical Assistance call 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035; or e-mail support@grants.gov. For Programmatic Assistance e-mail ST-Research@ojp.usdoj.gov. |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.560 | PKG00162153 | Jan 25, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 | View | For Grants.gov Technical Assistance call 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035; or e-mail support@grants.gov. For Programmatic Assistance e-mail ST-Research@ojp.usdoj.gov. | Organization and Individual Applicants |