NIJ FY17 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime 2017 | NIJ 2017 12043

Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2017 12043

The NIJ FY17 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime 2017 grant (Funding Opportunity No. NIJ 2017 12043) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, designed to support research that helps the criminal justice system respond more effectively and efficiently to drug-related crime. The overall purpose of NIJ's drugs and crime research portfolio is to strengthen cost-efficient practices across law enforcement, courts, and corrections when dealing with illegal drug markets, including the diversion of legally manufactured drugs into illicit channels, as well as criminal behavior that is associated with illicit drug use. Rather than prescribing a single study design or a narrow project type, the solicitation emphasizes investigator-initiated research, meaning applicants are expected to propose their own well-justified research questions, methods, and deliverables that align with NIJ's stated priorities.

The solicitation specifically targets research tied to two broad areas of criminal justice activity. First, it seeks proposals focused on criminal investigation and prosecution, which can include studies examining investigative strategies, case development, evidence handling, prosecutorial decision-making, charging practices, or factors that influence case outcomes in drug-related matters. Second, it invites work on drug intelligence and community surveillance, which may include research on how agencies collect, analyze, share, and operationalize drug intelligence; how community-level surveillance is used to detect emerging drug trends; and how information systems or interagency collaboration can improve situational awareness and responses to drug markets. Across both areas, NIJ is looking for research that can inform practical decision-making and improve outcomes, particularly in ways that make criminal justice responses more targeted, effective, and economical.

Within those topic areas, NIJ identifies two primary drug priorities for FY2017. The first is heroin and other opioids, explicitly including diverted prescription drugs, reflecting the operational and public safety challenges tied to opioid misuse, trafficking, and diversion. The second priority is novel psychoactive substances, often referred to as synthetic drugs, which pose unique challenges because they can change quickly, evade standard detection, and create rapidly evolving threats for enforcement and public health systems. Proposed projects that directly address these priorities, while also producing actionable knowledge for criminal justice agencies, fit most clearly within the intent of the opportunity.

Awards are made as grants, with an award ceiling of $1,500,000 and an anticipated total of about six awards. The opportunity was created on January 12, 2017, with an original closing date of March 23, 2017. Eligible applicants are broad and include state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); and individuals. The assistance listing is associated with CFDA 16.560, which is commonly used for NIJ criminal justice research funding.

• The Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIJ FY17 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime 2017" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jan 12, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.

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