The National Institute of Justice is offering a research grant focusing on the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly individuals. They seek proposals to estimate financial costs, develop case outcome taxonomy, and investigate theoretical perspectives to understand why perpetrators target the elderly. With the aging population, this grant aims to address the increasing crimes against older adults. Deadline for submissions is April 7, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 271131
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2015-4004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY 15 Research and Evaluation on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| 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: | Jan 07, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 07, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 07, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | May 07, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $330,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments State governments City or township governments Individuals Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | NIJ is seeking proposals for research and evaluation related to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly individuals. As the elderly population grows, crimes against this population are expected to increase. NIJ will be particularly interested in funding research to: 1. Determine an estimate of the financial costs associated with elder abuse. 2. Develop a taxonomy of case outcomes that can be used to define success from multiple perspectives. 3. Examine theoretical perspectives on elder abuse that move the field toward a better understanding of why perpetrators abuse, neglect, and/or exploit elderly individuals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Solicitation |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Carrie Mulford
Social Scientist (202) 307-2959 Email:Carrie.Mulford@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Carrie Mulford Social Scientist (202) 307-2959 Email: Carrie.Mulford@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.560 | PKG00211426 | Jan 07, 2015 | Apr 07, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
271131 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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