NIJ’s FY24 Research and Evaluation on Domestic 

Radicalization and Violent Extremism 

Solicitation Webinar

December 11, 2023 | 11:30 AM ET

The webinar will begin shortly
NIJ’s FY24 Research and Evaluation on Domestic 

Radicalization and Violent Extremism Solicitation

Solicitation: O-NIJ-2024-171923

Solicitation Post Date: November 30, 2023 | Solicitation Close Date: February 29, 2024

Grants.gov Deadline: February 15, 2024 

Webinar Presenters:

Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D. (NIJ Director)

Monica Mean, Ph.D. (Office Director)

Aisha J. Qureshi (Social Science Analyst)

Office of Violence and Victimization Prevention
Today’s Webinar

• The Solicitation: 

– Purpose and goals of the solicitation

– Explanation of Core Functions

• The Application Process:

– General overview

– Grants.gov  JustGrants

– Eligibility requirements | Expected deliverables

– Lessons learned: Tips for applicants

• NIJ Review Process

• Questions

• Resources
THE SOLICITATION
Program History

• Mandated by Congress in 2012 to carry out:

– “research targeted toward developing a better understanding of the 

domestic radicalization phenomenon, and advancing evidence-based 

strategies for effective intervention and prevention.” 

• Twelve consecutive years

• Over 50 awards made
Purpose & Goals

• Increase knowledge of radicalization in the U.S.

• Bolster evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies
The Center of Excellence – A Shift

• Why a COE?

• How is this different from the usual NIJ solicitations?

• Broader scope?
Core Functions

• Core Function 1: Conduct rigorous research, evaluation, and demonstration projects 

• Core Function 2: Assess the research needs of the field

• Core Function 3: Translate and disseminate knowledge by developing a suite of 

evidence-driven best practices and guidelines

• Core Function 4: Support training, education and professional development of 

practitioners engaged in extremism prevention and intervention
Expected Deliverables

1. Standard grant reporting requirements

• Semi-annual research performance progress reports

• Quarterly financial reports

2. Final Research Report

3. Associated data sets or files

4. Scholarly products
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Application Basic Minimum Requirements (BMR)

Starting on page 17 of the solicitation

• Critical Application Elements: 

– Program Narrative 

– Budget Web-Based Form (budget details and narrative)

– Curriculum vitae or resume

• Required Forms: 

– SF-424 

– SF-LLL
Additional Requirements

(see pages 18-25 for full checklist) 

• Project Abstract 

• Goals, Objectives, Deliverables and Timeline

• Letters of Support

• Bibliography/References

• Any tools/instruments, questionnaires, 

tables/chart/graphs, or maps

And many others, as applicable:

– Indirect Cost Rate Agreement

– Financial Management Questionnaire

– Tribal Authorizing Resolution

– Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement

– Complete list of all individuals in the application

– Human Subjects Protection

– Privacy Certificates

– Request to use incentives or stipends

– Documentation of rural challenges

– Documentation of High-Poverty Areas or Persistent-Poverty Counties 

– Documentation of Enhanced Public Safety in Qualified Opportunity

– Zones (if applicable)

– Documentation of “new investigator” status, if applicable 

– Project Management Plan

– Consortium/Contractual Arrangements 

– Data Archiving Plan

– Disclosures and Assurances

– Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

– Applicant Disclosure of Pending Applications 

– DOJ Certified Standard Assurances 

– Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items 

– DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other 

Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements 

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

applicable) 

– Request and Justification for Employee Compensation; Waiver (if applicable)
New (Two-Step) Application Submission Protocol

1. Grants.gov

• Submit SF-424 and SF-LLL forms ONLY

• Deadline: February 15, 2024

• Register at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html 

2. JustGrants

• Submit the FULL application, including all attachments

• Deadline: February 29, 2024

• Register at https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/getting-started 
Application Issues

• Utilizing third party software to submit applications

• Submitting letters of support after the application deadline

• Extensions and exceptions
Support

• OJP Response Center 

– Phone: (800) 851-3420 

– Email: grants@ncjrs.gov

• Grants.gov

– 1-800-518-4726

– support@grants.gov

• JustGrants:

– Toll-free: +1 (833) 872-5175

– Email: JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov
THE NIJ REVIEW PROCESS
Basic Minimum Requirements (BMR)

• Four Critical Application 

Elements: 

– Program Narrative 

– Budget Detail Worksheet

– Budget Narrative 

– Curriculum vitae or resume

• Required Forms: 

– SF-424 

– SF-LLL

• Responsiveness

• Eligible applicant
External Peer Review

• Panels of experts

• Technical and practitioner reviewers

• Independent scores and comments

• Returned to NIJ for review
External Peer Review Selection Criteria

• Statement of the Problem 15%

– Understanding of the problem, research questions, and awareness of the state of current 

research

• Project Design and Implementation 45%

– Quality and technical merit

– Feasibility of project and soundness of methods

– Awareness of potential pitfalls and how to mitigate them 

• Potential Impact – 20% 

– Ability of the project to contribute a significant scientific or technical advancement to the field

• Capabilities/Competencies – 15% 

– Demonstrated productivity and experience of the applicant organization and proposed project 

staff

– Relationship between the capabilities/competencies of the proposed project staff and the 

scope/strategies of the project

• Budget 5%
Internal Review

• Consists of NIJ scientific staff, NIJ leadership, and other subject matter 

experts

• Review external peer review scores and comments

• Formulate funding recommendations

All funding decisions are made at the discretion of the NIJ Director!
Tips

Proposals should be:

– Well-written

– Innovative

– Timely

– Rigorous and well-designed

– Feasible

– Impactful
What Will NOT be Funded

• Unresponsive applications

• Duplicative/similar research

• Applications to purchase equipment/materials/supplies, etc.

• Training/direct services unrelated to project

• Applications that don’t respect data and privacy concerns

• Applications solely studying political views

• Projects designed to expose research participants to extremist content
Specific Issues Related to Domestic Radicalization & Terrorism 

Applications

• Letters of support

• Politics vs. extremism

• Exposing research subjects to extremist recruitment materials
General FAQs

• Award amount + period of performance

• Timing of award and non-award notifications

• Ph.D. Students

• Overhead Costs

• Filling and submitting forms / IRB / HSP / New Investigator
FAQs Specific to the COE

• Research projects vs. COE structure

• COE and subrecipients

• Others
Support

• OJP Response Center 

– Phone: (800) 851-3420 

– Email: grants@ncjrs.gov

• Grants.gov

– 1-800-518-4726

– support@grants.gov

• JustGrants:

– Toll-free: +1 (833) 872-5175

– Email: JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov
Recommended Resources

• OJP Funding Resource Center: https://ojp.gov/funding/index.htm

• DOJ Grants Financial Guide: https://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/index.htm

• NIJ Funding FAQs: https://www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx

• NIJ Domestic Radicalization & Violent Extremism Portfolio: 

https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/domestic-radicalization-and-violent-extremism 
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