OMB No. 1121-0329 

Expires  12/31/2023 

U.S. Department of Justice 

Office of Justice Programs 

National Institute of Justice 

NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply – Funding Support for 

the Operations of the Committee on Law and Justice 

of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, 

and Medicine 

Assistance Listing Number #  16.560 

Grants.gov Opportunity Number: O-NIJ-2023-171860 

Solicitation Release Date:     August 15, 2023 2:30 PM ET  

Application Grants.gov Deadline:    August 17, 2023 11:59 PM ET  

Application JustGrants Deadline:    August 25, 2023 8:59 PM ET 

Overview 

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National 

Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks applications to support the operations of the Committee 

on Law and Justice of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 

and its work to develop knowledge to inform public policy interventions that: support the 

fair and impartial administration of  justice for all Americans, restore trust in the Justice 

System, and support the reduction of crime and recidivism. 

This solicitation incorporates guidance provided in the OJP Grant Application Resource 

Guide which provides additional information for applicants to prepare and submit 

applications to OJP for funding. If this solicitation expressly modifies any provision 

in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide, the applicant is to follow the 

guidelines in this solicitation as to that provision. 

Solicitation Categories 

This solicitation does not include Solicitation Categories. 

Eligible Applicants: 

Other 

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Other 

Only the applicants that received an official invitation letter from NIJ are able and 

eligible to apply. Please refer to that letter for the eligibility requirements. 

Contact Information 

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response 

Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or 

grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

eastern time (ET) Monday–Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation 

close date. 

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact Angela Moore, Senior 

Science Advisor, at 202-353-5226, or Angela.Moore@usdoj.gov. 

Submission Information 

Registration: Before submitting an application, all applicants must register with the 

System for Award Management (SAM). You must renew and validate your registration 

every 12 months. If you do not renew your SAM registration, it will expire. An expired 

registration can delay or prevent application submission in Grants.gov and 

JustGrants. Registration and renewal can take up to 10 business days to complete. 

Submission: Applications must be submitted to DOJ electronically through a two-step 

process via Grants.gov and JustGrants. 

Step 1: The applicant must submit by the Grants.gov deadline the required Application 

for Federal Assistance standard form (SF)-424 and a Disclosure of Lobbying 

Activities (SF-LLL) form when they register in Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/ 

web/grants/register.html. Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL as early as possible, but no 

later than 48 hours before the Grants.gov deadline. If an applicant fails to submit in 

Grants.gov, they will be unable to apply in JustGrants. 

For technical assistance with submitting the SF-424 and an 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 

operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays. 

Step 2: The applicant must then submit the full application, including attachments, in 

JustGrants at JustGrants.usdoj.gov by the JustGrants deadline.  To be considered 

timely, the full application must be submitted in JustGrants by the JustGrants application 

deadline. 

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 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday–Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 

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p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holidays. 

OJP encourages applicants to review the “How to Apply” section in the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide and the JustGrants website for more information, resources, 

and training. Applicants should maintain all receipts and confirmations received from 

SAM.gov, Grants.gov, JustGrants systems. 

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Contents 

Overview 

Contact Information 

Program Description 

1 

2 

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Overview 6 

Specific Information 6 

Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables 6 

Evidence-Based Programs 7 

Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and 

Activities 

Waiver 

Training Costs 

(SF-424) in 

7 

Federal Award Information 7 

General Guidance for Federal Award 7 

Awards, Amounts and Durations 8 

Type of Award 8 

Financial Management and System Controls 8 

Budget Information 8 

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement 8 

Pre-agreement Costs (also known as Pre-award Costs) 8 

Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation: 8 

Prior Approval, Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/ 8 

Costs Associated with Language Assistance (if applicable) 9 

9 

9 

9 

Availability of Funds 

Eligibility Information 

Application and Submission Information 

Content of Application Submission 9 

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance 

Grants.gov 

9 

Standard Applicant Information (JustGrants 424 and General Agency 10 

Proposal Abstract 10 

Proposal Narrative 10 

Goal, Objective and Deliverables 12 

Budget and Associated Documentation 12 

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (attachment) 12 

Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) 12 

Employee Compensation Waiver 12 

Information) 

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Financial Management and System of Internal Controls 12 

Questionnaire (including applicant disclosure of high-risk status) 

Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation 12 

Additional Application Components 13 

Curriculum Vitae or Resumes 13 

Tribal Authorizing Resolution 13 

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement 13 

Disclosure and Assurances 13 

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 13 

DOJ Certified Standard Assurances 14 

Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items 14 

DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and 14 

Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace 

Requirements; Law Enforcement and Community Policing 

Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High Risk Grantees (if14 

applicable) 

Requirements 

552a) 

How to Apply 14 

Submission Dates and Time 15 

Application Review Information 17 

Review Process 17 

Federal Award Administration Information 17 

Federal Award Notices 17 

Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements 17 

Information Technology (IT) Security Clauses 18 

General Information about Post-Federal Award Reporting 18 

Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) 18 

Other Information 18 

Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 18 

Provide Feedback to OJP 18 

Performance Measures 19 

Application Checklist 21 

Standard Solicitation Resources 24 

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Program Description 

Overview 

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. 

NIJ is authorized to distribute funds to support projects designated for funding in the 

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103) that improve the functioning 

of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims 

of crime (other than compensation). With this solicitation, NIJ seeks to advance this 

purpose by supporting the operations of the Committee on Law and Justice (CLAJ) of 

the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS). 

Statutory Authority: Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. No. 

117-103, 136 Stat. 49, 125).

Specific Information 

This grant is expected to support CLAJ’s efforts to improve government decision making 

and public policy and promote the understanding and dissemination of research in 

matters involving law and justice. This includes work to anticipate issues related to law 

and justice that can be informed by scientific research; as well as responding to complex 

questions posed by government decision makers at all levels. Supported activities may 

include selecting areas for study, developing committees or workshops, selecting 

participants, reviewing study activities and reports, and widely disseminating study 

results. In accomplishing these tasks, the CLAJ is expected to conduct a variety of 

functions. These include providing oversight of all studies by selecting panel and 

workshop steering committee participants, monitoring study activities, and reviewing 

study reports. NIJ expects that its efforts to disseminate study results may include 

organizing public seminars and convening small planning meetings on topics of interest 

to particular sponsors, such as NIJ. 

Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables 

Goals 

The goal of this solicitation is to develop knowledge to inform public policy interventions 

that: support the fair and impartial administration of  justice for all Americans, restore 

trust in the justice system, and support the reduction of crime and recidivism. 

Objectives 

Award a grant to the NAS to support the operations of the CLAJ so that they can develop 

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knowledge to achieve the solicitation goals. 

Deliverables 

Anticipated project deliverables include, but are not limited to: 

NIJ participation in the spring and fall CLAJ board meetings to discuss and shape 

priorities for future CLAJ work with CLAJ members. 

The ability for NIJ to suggest seminar topics for CLAJ convenings. 

Monthly meetings between NIJ and CLAJ staff to brainstorm and discuss strategic 

opportunities to leverage each other’s work. 

Briefings to NIJ on recently released reports, as requested. 

Engagement of NIJ staff in project planning meetings to inform development of 

statements of task and project scope, as appropriate; and 

Connections of NIJ staff to an esteemed network of National Academies members 

and experts in law and justice; and 

NIJ receipt of quarterly CLAJ newsletter highlighting current work and activities. 

An annual report and briefing to NIJ describing key research priorities in the field. 

Once the award is accepted, the award recipient must submit quarterly Federal Financial 

Reports (SF-425) and semi-annual performance reports in JustGrants. 

The goals, objectives, and deliverables are directly related to the performance measures 

that show the completed work’s results, as discussed in the “Application and Submission 

Information” section. 

Evidence-Based Programs 

OJP strongly encourages the use of data and evidence in policymaking and program 

development for criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services. For additional 

information and resources on evidence-based programs or practices, see the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide. 

Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities 

OJP may conduct or support an evaluation of the programs and activities funded under 

this solicitation. For additional information and applicable documentation to be included in 

the application, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide section entitled 

“Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities.” 

Federal Award Information 

General Guidance for Federal Award 

Anticipated number of awards NIJ expects to make: 1 

Anticipated maximum dollar amount for each award: $250,000 

Period of performance start date: January 1, 2024 

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Period of performance duration: 12-month period of performance (with the potential to 

extend and supplement as mutually agreed) 

Anticipated Total amount to be awarded under solicitation: $250,000 

Solicitation Categories 

This solicitation does not include Solicitation Categories. 

Awards, Amounts and Durations 

Type of Award 

NIJ expects to make awards under this solicitation as grants. See the “Administrative, 

National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements” section of the OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide for a brief discussion of important statutes, regulations, and award 

conditions that apply to many (or in some cases, all) OJP grants. 

Financial Management and System Controls 

Award recipients and subrecipients (including recipients or subrecipients that are passthrough entities) must, as described in the Part 200 Uniform Requirements as set out at 2 

C.F.R. 200.303, comply with standards for financial and program management. See the 

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. 

Budget Information 

The applicant should identify within their budget which items, services, etc., will/would be 

covered by matching sources and explain what type of match will be provided. 

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement 

This solicitation does not require a match. 

Pre-agreement Costs (also known as Pre-award Costs) 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Pre-agreement Costs 

(also known as Pre-award Costs). 

Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation: Waiver 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on the Limitation on Use 

of Award Funds for Employee Compensation; Waiver. 

Prior Approval, Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Prior Approval, 

Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs. 

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Costs Associated with Language Assistance (if applicable) 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Costs Associated with 

Language Assistance. 

Availability of Funds 

This solicitation, and awards under this solicitation, are subject to the availability of 

appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be 

imposed by the agency or by law. In addition, nothing in this solicitation is intended to, 

and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or 

in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its 

officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. 

Eligibility Information 

For eligibility information, see the solicitation cover page. 

For information on cost sharing or matching requirements, see the Federal Award 

Information section. 

All recipients and subrecipients (including any for-profit organization) must forgo any 

profit or management fee. 

Application and Submission Information 

Content of Application Submission 

See the “Application Elements and Formatting Instructions” section of the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide for information on what happens to an application that does 

not contain all the specified elements or is nonresponsive to the scope of the solicitation. 

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) in 

Grants.gov 

The SF-424 must be submitted in Grants.gov. It is a required standard form used as a 

cover sheet for submission of pre-applications, applications, and related information. See 

the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information on completing the 

SF-424. 

In Section 8F of the SF-424, please include the name and contact information of the 

individual who will complete the application in JustGrants. JustGrants will use this 

information (email address) to assign the application to this user in JustGrants. 

Intergovernmental Review: This solicitation (“funding opportunity”) is not subject to 

Executive Order 12372. In completing the SF-424, an applicant is to answer question 19 

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by selecting the response that the “Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.” 

Standard Applicant Information (JustGrants 424 and General Agency Information) 

The Standard Applicant Information section of the JustGrants application is prepopulated with the SF-424 data submitted in Grants.gov. The applicant will need to 

review the Standard Applicant Information in JustGrants and make edits as needed. 

Within this section, the applicant will need to add: zip codes for areas affected by the 

project; confirm their Authorized Organization Representative; and verify and confirm the 

organization’s unique entity identifier, legal name, and address. 

Proposal Abstract 

A Proposal Abstract (no more than 400 words) summarizing the proposed 

project—including its purpose, primary activities, expected outcomes, the service area, 

intended beneficiaries, and subrecipients (if known) — must be completed in the 

JustGrants web-based form. This abstract should be in paragraph form without bullets or 

tables, written in the third person, and exclude personally identifiable information.

 Abstracts will be made publicly available on the OJP and USASpending.gov websites if 

the project is awarded. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for an example 

of a proposal abstract. 

Proposal Narrative 

The Proposal Narrative should be submitted as an attachment in JustGrants. The 

attached document should be double-spaced, using a standard 12-point font; have no 

less than 1-inch margins; and should not exceed 20 numbered pages. Pages should be 

numbered and submitted as an attachment. 

The Proposal Narrative must include the following sections: 

a. Description of the Issue 

Describe the nature and scope of the problem to be addressed by this project. 

b. Project Design and Implementation 

Describe the proposed project and how it will be accomplished. 

Digital Trust 

Technological devices, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and other data-driven 

solutions (“Technological Enhancements”) are increasingly used to augment crime 

reduction strategies and efforts. Care must be taken to assess and address any potential 

harm that could be activated by these solutions to ensure privacy, civil rights, and civil 

liberties are protected. Applicants proposing to use grant funds to support technological 

enhancements directly or via training and technical assistance should address in this 

section of the proposal narrative the tenants of digital trust such as: 

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How the technology will be carefully implemented through training of personnel and 

the setting and enforcement of policies governing its use to ensure that it 

contributes to positive outcomes for public safety, the community and/or the 

criminal justice system. 

How the applicant will safeguard privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties throughout 

the duration of the project period. 

c. Capabilities and Competencies 

Describe the roles and responsibilities of project staff and explain the project’s 

organizational structure and operations. Describe how the project will be managed and 

staffed. Management and staffing should be clearly connected to the project design. 

Describe the experience and capability of the applicant’s organization and any 

contractors who will be used to effectively implement and manage the project. Any prior 

experience implementing projects of similar design or magnitude should be highlighted in 

this section. 

d. Plan for Collecting the Data Required for this Solicitation’s Performance Measures 

Describe the process for measuring project performance. Identify who will collect the 

data; who is responsible for performance measurements; and how the information will be 

used to guide and evaluate the project’s impact. Describe the process to accurately 

report data. 

Note: An applicant is not required to submit performance data with the application. 

Rather, performance measure information is included as a notification that award 

recipients will be required to submit performance data as part of each award’s reporting 

requirements. Some measures are presented as examples, while others are the exact 

measures that every recipient will be expected to address. 

OJP will require each award recipient to submit regular performance data that show the 

completed work’s results. The performance data directly relate to the goals, objectives, 

and deliverables identified in the “Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables” discussion. An 

applicant can visit OJP’s performance measurement page at www.ojp.gov/performance 

for an overview of performance measurement activities at OJP. 

NIJ will require each award recipient to submit performance measure data and 

performance reports in JustGrants. NIJ will provide further guidance on the post-award 

submission process, at the time of award. 

A list of performance measure questions for this program can be found under 

Other Information in this solicitation 

Note on Project Evaluations 

An applicant that proposes to use award funds through this solicitation to conduct project 

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evaluations must follow the guidance in the “Note on Project Evaluations” section in the 

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide. 

Goal, Objective and Deliverables 

Applicants will submit the CLAJ's goals, objectives, deliverables and timelines in the 

JustGrants Web-based form. The projected fiscal year and quarter the objectives and 

deliverables will be completed is also entered into the form. Please refer to the 

Application Submission Job Aid for step-by-step directions. 

Goals. The applicant should outline the project’s goals. 

Program Objectives. The applicant should explain how the program will accomplish its 

goals. Objectives are specific, quantifiable statements of the project’s desired results. 

They should be measurable and clearly linked to the goal. 

Deliverables. Project deliverables refer to outputs—tangible or intangible—that are 

submitted within the scope of a project. 

Budget and Associated Documentation 

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (attachment) 

The applicant will complete the budget worksheet attachment and submit it by uploading 

it as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for 

additional information. 

Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) 

If applicable, the applicant will upload their indirect cost rate agreement as an attachment 

in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. 

Employee Compensation Waiver 

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (including 

applicant disclosure of high-risk status) 

The applicant will download the questionnaire, complete it, and upload it as an 

attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional 

information and the link to the questionnaire. 

Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation 

This solicitation expressly modifies the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide by not 

incorporating its “Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation” 

provisions. Applicants to this solicitation are not required to provide this disclosure. 

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Additional Application Components 

The applicant will attach the requested documentation in JustGrants. 

Curriculum Vitae or Resumes 

Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable) 

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity 

Timeline Form 

Letters of Support 

Bibliography/References 

Any Tools/Instruments, Questionnaires, Tables/Charts/Graphs, or Maps (as 

needed) 

List of Individuals in the Application 

Human Subjects Protection 

Privacy Certificate 

Request to Use Incentives or Stipends 

Curriculum Vitae or Resumes 

Provide resumes of key personnel. 

Tribal Authorizing Resolution 

An application in response to this solicitation may require inclusion of tribal authorizing 

documentation as an attachment. If applicable, the applicant will upload the tribal 

authorizing documentation as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide for information on tribal authorizing resolutions. 

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement 

If an application proposes research (including research and development) and/or 

evaluation, the applicant must demonstrate research/evaluation independence and 

integrity, including appropriate safeguards, before it may receive award funds. The 

applicant will upload documentation of its research and evaluation independence and 

integrity as an attachment in JustGrants. For additional information, see the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide. 

Disclosure and Assurances 

The applicant will address the following disclosures and assurances. 

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 

Complete and submit the SF-LLL in Grants.gov. Once the applicant submits in 

Grants.gov, this information will pre-pend into JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application 

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Resource Guide for additional information. 

DOJ Certified Standard Assurances 

Review and accept the DOJ Certified Standard Assurances in JustGrants. See the OJP 

Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. 

Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items 

Complete the JustGrants web-based Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items 

form. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. 

DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other 

Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Law Enforcement 

and Community Policing 

Review and accept the DOJ Certified Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, 

Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; and 

Law Enforcement and Community Policing in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide for additional information. 

Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable) 

If applicable, submit the DOJ High Risk Disclosure and Justification as an attachment in 

JustGrants. A DOJ High Risk Grantee is an award recipient that has received a DOJ 

High Risk designation based on a documented history of unsatisfactory performance; 

financial instability; management system or other internal control deficiencies; 

noncompliance with award terms and conditions on prior awards, or is otherwise not 

responsible. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. 

How to Apply 

Registration: Before submitting an application, all applicants must register with the 

System for Award Management (SAM). You must renew and validate your registration 

every 12 months. If you do not renew your SAM registration, it will expire. An expired 

registration can delay or prevent application submission in Grants.gov and JustGrants.

 Registration and renewal can take up to 10 business days to complete. 

Submission: Applications must be submitted to DOJ electronically through a two-step 

process via Grants.gov and JustGrants. 

Step 1: After registering with SAM, the applicant must submit the SF-424 and an SFLLL in Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html by the Grants.gov 

deadline. Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL as early as possible, but no later than 48 

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hours before the Grants.gov deadline. If an applicant fails to submit in Grants.gov, 

they will be unable to apply in JustGrants. 

Step 2: The applicant must then submit the full application, including attachments, in 

JustGrants at JustGrants.usdoj.gov by the JustGrants deadline. 

Within 24 hours after receipt of confirmation emails from Grants.gov, the individual in 

Section 8F of the SF-424 will receive an email from DIAMD-NoReply@usdoj.gov with 

instructions on how to create a JustGrants account. Register the Entity Administrator and 

the Application Submitter with JustGrants as early as possible but no later than 48-72 

hours before the JustGrants deadline. Once registered in JustGrants, the Application 

Submitter will receive an emailed link to complete the rest of the application in 

JustGrants. The Entity Administrator also will need to log into JustGrants to review and 

invite the applicant’s Authorized Representative(s) before an application can be 

submitted. 

Submit the complete application package in JustGrants at least 24 – 48 hours prior to the 

JustGrants deadline. Some of the application components will be entered directly into 

JustGrants, and others will require uploading attached documents. Therefore, applicants 

will need to allow ample time before the JustGrants deadline to prepare each component. 

Applicants may save their progress in the system and revise the application as needed 

prior to hitting the Submit button at the end of the application in JustGrants. 

For additional information, see the “How to Apply” section in the OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide and the DOJ Application Submission Checklist. 

Submission Dates and Time 

The SF-424 and the SF-LLL must be submitted in Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. eastern 

time on August 17, 2023. 

The full application must be submitted in JustGrants by 8:59 p.m. eastern time on August 

25, 2023. 

OJP urges applicants to submit their Grants.gov and JustGrants submissions prior to the 

due dates with sufficient time to correct any errors and resubmit by the submission 

deadlines if a rejection notification is received. To be considered timely, the full 

application must be submitted in JustGrants by the JustGrants application deadline. 

Failure to begin the SAM.gov, Grants.gov, or JustGrants registration process in sufficient 

time (i.e., waiting until the date identified in this solicitation) is not an acceptable reason 

for late submission. 

Experiencing Unforeseen Technical Issues Preventing Submission of an 

Application 

OJP will only consider a request to submit an application after the deadline when the 

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applicant can document that a technical issue with a government system prevented 

application submission. 

If an applicant misses a deadline due to unforeseen technical issues with SAM.gov, 

Grants.gov, or JustGrants, the applicant may request a waiver to submit an application 

after the deadline. However, the waiver request will not be considered unless it includes 

a tracking number generated when the applicant contacts the applicable service desks to 

report technical difficulties. Tracking numbers are generated automatically when an 

applicant emails the applicable service desks; and for this reason, applicants are 

encouraged to email the appropriate service desk, even if they also intend to call the 

service desk for phone support. Experiencing wait times for phone support does not 

relieve the applicant of the responsibility of getting a tracking number. 

An applicant experiencing technical difficulties must contact the associated service desk 

indicated below to report the technical issue and receive a tracking number: 

SAM.gov - contact the SAM Help Desk (Federal Service Desk), Monday – Friday 

from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET at 866-606-8220. 

Grants.gov - contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 

days a week, except on federal holidays, at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, or 

support@grants.gov. 

JustGrants - contact the JustGrants Service Desk at 

JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov or 833-872-5175, Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 

p.m. ET and Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. 

If an applicant has technical issues with SAM.gov or Grants.gov, the applicant must 

contact the OJP Response Center at grants@ncjrs.gov within 24 hours of the 

Grants.gov deadline to request approval to submit after the deadline. 

If an applicant has technical issues with JustGrants that prevent application submission 

by the deadline, the applicant must contact the OJP Response Center at 

grants@ncjrs.gov within 24 hours of the JustGrants deadline to request approval to 

submit after the deadline. 

Waiver requests sent to the OJP Response Center must -

describe the technical difficulties experienced, 

include a timeline of the applicant's submission efforts (e.g., date and time the error 

occurred, date and time of actions taken to resolve the issue and resubmit; and 

date and time support representatives responded), 

include an attachment of the complete grant application and all the required 

documentation and materials, 

include the applicant's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and 

include any SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and JustGrants Service Desk tracking numbers 

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documenting the technical issue. 

OJP will review each waiver request and the required supporting documentation and 

notify the applicant whether the request for late submission has been approved or 

denied. An applicant who does not provide documentation of a technical issue or who 

does not submit a waiver request within the required time period will be denied. 

For more details on the waiver process, OJP encourages applicants to review the 

“Experiencing Unforeseen Technical Issues” section in the OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide. 

Application Review Information 

Review Process 

OJP reviews the application to make sure that the information presented is reasonable, 

understandable, measurable, achievable, and consistent with the solicitation. For invited 

applications, OJP reviews for consistency with the invitation letter and invited applicant 

guidance. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on the 

application review process. 

In addition, if OJP anticipates that an award will exceed $250,000 in federal funds, OJP 

also must review and consider any information about the applicant that appears in the 

non-public segment of the integrity and performance system accessible through SAM 

(currently, the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, FAPIIS). 

Important note on FAPIIS: An applicant, at its option, may review and comment on any 

information about itself that currently appears in FAPIIS and was entered by a federal 

awarding agency. OJP will consider such comments by the applicant, in addition to the 

other information in FAPIIS, in its assessment of the risk posed by the applicant. 

Final award decisions for research and statistics programs will be made by the Director 

of the National Institute of Justice. For purposes of this Guidance for Invited Applications, 

this “[final] award decisions” provision expressly modifies the “final award decisions” 

provision in the “Application Review Information” section of the OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide. 

Federal Award Administration Information 

Federal Award Notices 

Generally, award notifications are made by the end of the current Federal fiscal year, 

September 30th. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on 

award notifications and instructions. 

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Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements 

If selected for funding, in addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the 

OJP-approved application, the recipient must comply with all award conditions and all 

applicable requirements of federal statutes and regulations, including the applicable 

requirements referred to in the assurances and certifications executed in connection with 

award acceptance. For additional information on these legal requirements, see the 

“Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements” section in the OJP 

Grant Application Resource Guide. 

Information Technology (IT) Security Clauses 

An application in response to this solicitation may require inclusion of information related 

to information technology security. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for 

information. 

General Information about Post-Federal Award Reporting Requirements 

In addition to the deliverables described in the “Program Description” section, all award 

recipients under this solicitation will be required to submit certain reports and data. 

Required reports. Award recipients typically must submit quarterly financial reports 

semi-annual performance reports, final financial and performance reports, and, if 

applicable, an annual audit report in accordance with the Part 200 Uniform 

Requirements or specific award conditions.. Future awards and fund drawdowns 

may be withheld if reports are delinquent. (In appropriate cases, OJP may require 

additional reports.) 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information on specific 

post-award reporting requirements, including performance measure data. 

Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) 

For OJP contact(s), and contact information for Grants.gov and JustGrants, see the 

solicitation cover page. 

Other Information 

Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 552a) 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on the Freedom of 

Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 552a). 

Provide Feedback to OJP 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on how to provide 

feedback to OJP. 

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Performance Measures 

Objective Performance Measure(s) Data Recipient Provides 

Conduct research in 

social and behavioral 

sciences having clear 

implications for 

criminal justice policy 

and practice in the 

United States. 

Conduct research in 

science, technology, 

engineering, and/or 

mathematics having 

clear implications for 

criminal or juvenile 

justice policy and 

practice in the United 

States. 

1. Relevance to the needs of 

the field as measured by 

whether the project’s 

substantive scope did not 

deviate from the funded 

project or any subsequent 

agency-approved 

modifications to the scope. 

2. Quality of the research as 

demonstrated by the scholarly 

products that result in whole 

or in part from work funded 

under the NIJ award, such as 

published, peer-reviewed, 

scientific journal articles, and/ 

or (as appropriate for the 

funded project) law review 

journal articles, book chapter 

(s) or book(s) in the academic 

press, technological 

prototypes, patented 

inventions, or similar scientific 

products. 

3. Quality of management as 

measured by such factors as 

whether significant project 

milestones were achieved, 

reporting and other deadlines 

were met, and costs 

remained within approved 

limits. 

1. Quarterly financial 

reports, semi-annual and 

final progress reports, and 

products of the work 

performed under the NIJ 

award (including, at 

minimum, a final research 

report). If applicable, an 

annual audit report. 

2. List of citation(s) to all 

scholarly products that 

resulted in whole or in part 

from work funded under the 

NIJ award. 

3. If applicable, each data 

set that resulted in whole or 

in part from work funded 

under the NIJ award. 

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Application Checklist 

NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply – Funding Support for the Operations of the 

Committee on Law and Justice of the National Academies of Sciences, 

Engineering, and Medicine 

This application checklist has been created as an aid in developing an application. For 

more information, reference the OJP Application Submission Steps in the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide and the DOJ Application Submission Checklist. 

Pre-Application 

Before Registering in Grants.gov: 

Acquire or renew your Entity’s System Award Management (SAM) Registration 

Information (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Register in Grants.gov: 

Acquire an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) and a Grants.gov 

username and password (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Acquire AOR confirmation from the E-Business Point of Contact (E-Biz POC) (see 

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Find the Funding Opportunity: 

Search for the Funding Opportunity in Grants.gov using the opportunity number, Assistance Listing or keyword(s) 

Access the Funding Opportunity and Application Package (see step 7 in the OJP 

Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Sign up for Grants.gov email notifications (optional) (see OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide) 

Read Important Notice: Applying for Grants in Grants.gov 

Read OJP policy and guidance on conference approval, planning, and reporting 

available at https://www.ojp.gov/funding/financialguidedoj/iii-postawardrequirements#6g3y8 (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Review the Overview of Post-Award Legal Requirements: 

Review the “Overview of Legal Requirements Generally Applicable to OJP Grants 

and Cooperative Agreements - FY 2023 Awards” in the OJP Funding Resource 

Center. 

Review Scope Requirement: 

The federal amount requested is within the allowable limit(s) of $250,000. 

Review Eligibility Requirement: 

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Review the Eligibility section on the cover page and Eligibility Information section in 

the solicitation. 

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Application Step 1 

Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL in Grants.gov 

In Section 8F of the SF-424, include the name and contact information of the 

individual who will complete the application in JustGrants and the SF-LLL in

Grants.gov 

Within 48 hours after the SF-424 and SF-LLL submission in Grants.gov, receive four (4) Grants.gov email notifications: 

a submission receipt 

a validation receipt 

a grantor agency retrieval receipt 

an agency tracking number assignment 

If no Grants.gov receipt and validation email is received, or if error notifications are 

received: 

Contact NIJ or Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 

606-545-5035, Grants.gov customer support, or support@grants.gov regarding 

technical difficulties (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Within 24 hours after receipt of confirmation emails from Grants.gov, the individual in 

Section 8F of the SF-424 will receive an email from JustGrants with login instructions. 

Proceed to Application Step 2 and complete application in JustGrants 

Application Step 2 

Submit the following information in JustGrants 

Application Components 

Standard Applicant information (SF-424 information from Grants.gov) 

Proposal Abstract 

Proposal Narrative 

Budget and Associated Documentation 

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (attachment) 

Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) (see OJP Grant Application Resource 

Guide) 

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (see OJP 

Grant Application Resource Guide) 

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Disclosure of Process related to Executive Compensation (see OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide) 

Additional Application Components 

Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable) (see OJP Grant Application Resource 

Guide) 

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity (see OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide) 

Curriculum Vitae or Resumes 

Bibliography/References 

Any Tools/Instruments, Questionnaires, Tables/Charts/Graphs, or Maps (as needed) 

List of Individuals in the Application 

Human Subjects Protection 

Privacy Certificate 

Request to Use Incentives or Stipends 

Letters of Support (if applicable) 

Timeline 

Disclosures and Assurances 

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) (see OJP Grant Application Resource 

Guide) 

Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items (see OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide) 

DOJ Certified Standard Assurances (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Law Enforcement 

and Community Policing (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable) 

(see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Review, Certify and Submit Application in JustGrants: 

Any validation errors will immediately display on screen after submission. 

Correct validation errors, if necessary, and then return to the “Certify and Submit” 

screen to submit the application. Access the Application Submission Validation 

Errors Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions to resolve errors prior to 

submission. 

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Once the application is submitted and validated, a confirmation message will 

appear at the top of the page. Users will also receive a notification in the “bell” 

alerts confirming submission. 

If no JustGrants application submission confirmation email or validation is 

received, or if error notification is received: 

Contact the JustGrants Service Desk at 833-872-5175 or JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov 

regarding technical difficulties. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for 

additional information. 

Standard Solicitation Resources 

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide provides guidance to assist OJP grant applicants 

in preparing and submitting applications for OJP funding. 

DOJ Grants Financial Guide serves as the primary reference manual to assist award 

recipients in fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility to safeguard grant funds and to ensure 

funds are used for the purposes for which they were awarded. It compiles a variety of 

laws, rules and regulations that affect the financial and administrative management of 

DOJ awards. This guide serves as a starting point for all award recipients and 

subrecipients of DOJ grants and cooperative agreements in ensuring the effective dayto-day management of awards. 

JustGrants Resources Website is an entryway into information about JustGrants and the 

grants management system itself. Through this portal both award recipients and 

applicants can access training resource and user support options, find frequently asked 

questions and sign-up for the JustGrants Update e-newsletter. 

JustGrants Application Submission Training Page offers helpful information and 

resources on the application process. This training page includes e-learning videos, 

reference guides, checklists and other resources to help applicants complete an 

application. 

Virtual Q&A Sessions are advertised here and provide opportunities for users to receive 

topic-specific training, direct technical assistance and support on JustGrants system 

functionality. 

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