This grant, offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), is for the purpose of establishing and operating a vital Novel Psychoactive Substance Discovery, Education, and Reporting Institute (NPS DiscERn). The primary objective of NPS DiscERn will be to enhance public safety and health by rapidly identifying and accurately reporting newly emerging psychoactive substances. This includes a broad spectrum of drugs such as novel opioids, potent stimulants, and other compounds that have the potential to cause intoxication, significant impairment, or various adverse health effects within communities. The institute will play a crucial role in providing timely information to law enforcement, public health officials, and forensic laboratories, enabling quicker responses to evolving drug threats and supporting informed policy development aimed at mitigating their societal impact.
Opportunity ID: 352837
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-NIJ-2024-172007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY24 Novel Psychoactive Substance Discovery, Education, and Reporting Institute |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| 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: | Mar 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 06, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Federal Agencies, Units of local government |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks to establish and operate a Novel Psychoactive Substance Discovery, Education, and Reporting Institute (NPS DiscERn) to rapidly identify and report newly emerging opioids, stimulants, and other drugs which may cause intoxication, impairment, or other adverse effects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center by phone at 800-851-3420 or 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) or email grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday-Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation closing date. For procedures related to unforeseen technical issues beyond the control of the applicant that impact submission by the deadlines, see the “How To Apply” section, Experiencing Unforeseen Technical Issues. For assistance with submitting the Application for Federal Assistance standard form (SF-424) and a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) in Grants.gov, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, Grants.gov Customer Support, or support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays. For technical assistance with submitting the full application in JustGrants, contact the JustGrants Service Desk at 833-872-5175 or JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov. The JustGrants Service Desk operates from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET Monday-Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.
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Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center by phone at 800-851-3420 or 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) or email grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday-Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation closing date. For procedures related to unforeseen technical issues beyond the control of the applicant that impact submission by the deadlines, see the “How To Apply” section, Experiencing Unforeseen Technical Issues. For assistance with submitting the Application for Federal Assistance standard form (SF-424) and a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) in Grants.gov, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, Grants.gov Customer Support, or support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays. For technical assistance with submitting the full application in JustGrants, contact the JustGrants Service Desk at 833-872-5175 or JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov. The JustGrants Service Desk operates from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET Monday-Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays. 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 | PKG00285231 | Mar 06, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352837 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352837 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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