The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is seeking applications for funding for the fiscal year 2023 Survey of Prison Inmates Research and Development (SPIRD) project. This grant is designed to significantly enhance the understanding of the incarcerated population. The project’s primary objectives include updating the existing Survey of Prison Inmates (SPI) instrument, thoroughly field testing the revised instrument to ensure its accuracy and efficacy, and developing a comprehensive national implementation plan for the subsequent iteration of the SPI. This initiative aligns with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) broader commitment to advancing civil rights, fostering racial equity, improving access to justice, supporting victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, bolstering community safety, and building trust between law enforcement and the public.
Opportunity ID: 348855
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJS-2023-171796 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2023 Survey of Prison Inmates Research and Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Information and Statistics |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.734 — Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Statistics |
| Description: | OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
With this solicitation, BJS seeks applications for funding for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Survey of Prison Inmates Research and Development (SPIRD) project to update the Survey of Prison Inmates (SPI) instrument, field test the updated instrument, and prepare a national implementation plan to field the next iteration of the SPI. |
| 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 Emily Buehler, BJS Statistician, at 202-307-0765 or at AskBJS@usdoj.gov with "FY2023SPIRD" in the subject line.
AskBJS@usdoj.gov Email:AskBJS@usdoj.gov |
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 Emily Buehler, BJS Statistician, at 202-307-0765 or at AskBJS@usdoj.gov with "FY2023SPIRD" in the subject line. AskBJS@usdoj.gov Email: AskBJS@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.734 | PKG00282255 | Jun 21, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
348855 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
348855 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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