U.S. Department of Justice 

Office of Justice Programs 

National Institute of Justice 

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

Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding specific projects and activities to 

advance criminal justice policy, practice, and/or technology. This program furthers the 

Department’s mission by strengthening the capability of State and local criminal justice 

agencies to prevent and control crime. 

Solicitation: 

Advancing Criminal Justice Policy, Practice, 

and Technology 

Eligibility 

 (See “Eligibility,” page 3) 

Deadline 

 Registration with the Office of Justice Programs’ Grant Management System 

(GMS) is required prior to application submission. 

(See “Registration,” page 3) 

All applications are due July 6, 2009, 11:45 p.m. eastern time.

Contact Information 

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact George Tillery, 

Associate Deputy Director, Office of Science and Technology, at 202–305–9829 or 

George.Tillery@usdoj.gov; or Cathy Girouard, Social Science Analyst, Office of 

Research and Evaluation, at 202–353–9244 or Cathy.Girouard@usdoj.gov. 

This application must be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs’ Grants 

Management System (GMS). For technical assistance with submitting the application, 

call the Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1–888–549–9901, option 3. 

Note: The GMS Support Hotline hours of operation are Monday–Friday from 7 a.m. to 

9 p.m. eastern time. 

SL# 000882 
CONTENTS 

Overview ........................................................................................................................... 3

Deadline: Registration ....................................................................................................... 3 

Deadline: Application ........................................................................................................ 3 

Eligibility ............................................................................................................................ 3 

Faith-Based and Other Community Organizations ................................................ 3 

American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Tribes and/or Tribal Organizations....4 

Specific Information ........................................................................................................... 4 

Performance Measures ..................................................................................................... 7 

How to Apply ..................................................................................................................... 8 

What an Application Must Include ..................................................................................... 9 

Selection Criteria ............................................................................................................. 11 

Review Process .............................................................................................................. 12 

Additional Requirements ................................................................................................. 13 
Advancing Criminal Justice Policy, Practice, 

and Technology 

CFDA No. 16.560 

Overview 

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation 

agency of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a component of the Office of 

Justice Programs (OJP). NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based 

knowledge and tools to enhance the administration of justice and public safety. NIJ 

solicits applications to inform its search for the knowledge and tools to guide policy and 

practice. 

To accomplish this mission, NIJ seeks applications for funding of specific innovative, 

high-payoff projects and activities fostering the adoption into practice of new, cuttingedge policy, practice, and/or technology related to: courts, crime and crime prevention, 

drugs and crime, forensic sciences, law enforcement, relevant technology and tools, and 

victims and victimization. 

Deadline: Registration 

Applicants must register with GMS prior to applying. The deadline to register is 

11:45 p.m. eastern time on July 6, 2009. 

Deadline: Application 

The due date for applying for funding under this announcement is July 6, 2009, 

11:45 p.m. eastern time. 

Eligibility 

In general, NIJ is authorized to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative 

agreements with, States (including territories), local governments (including federally 

recognized Indian tribal governments that perform law enforcement functions), nonprofit 

and profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and profit organizations), institutions of 

higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), and certain qualified 

individuals. Foreign governments, foreign organizations, and foreign institutions of higher 

education are not eligible to apply. 

Faith-Based and Other Community Organizations: Consistent with Executive Order 

13279, dated December 12, 2002, and 28 C.F.R. Part 38, faith-based and other 

community organizations that statutorily qualify as eligible applicants under DOJ 

programs are invited and encouraged to apply for assistance awards to fund eligible 

grant activities. Faith-based and other community organizations will be considered for 

awards on the same basis as other eligible applicants and, if they receive assistance 

awards, will be treated on an equal basis with all other grantees in the administration of 
such awards. No eligible applicant or grantee will be discriminated for or against on the 

basis of its religious character or affiliation, religious name, or the religious composition 

of its board of directors or persons working in the organization. 

Faith-based organizations receiving DOJ assistance awards retain their independence 

and do not lose or have to modify their religious identity (e.g., remove religious symbols) 

to receive assistance awards. DOJ grant funds, however, may not be used to fund any 

inherently religious activity, such as prayer or worship. Inherently religious activity is 

permissible, although it cannot occur during an activity funded with DOJ grant funds; 

rather, such religious activity must be separate in time or place from the DOJ-funded 

program. Further, participation in such activity by individuals receiving services must be 

voluntary. Programs funded by DOJ are not permitted to discriminate in the provision of 

services on the basis of a beneficiary’s religion. 

If your organization is a faith-based organization that makes hiring decisions on the 

basis of religious belief, it may be entitled, under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, 

42 U.S.C. § 2000bb, to receive Federal funds and yet maintain that hiring practice, even 

if the law creating the funding program contains a general ban on religious discrimination 

in employment. For the circumstances under which this may occur, and the certifications 

that may be required, please see the section titled “Funding to Faith-Based 

Organizations” on the "Other Requirements for OJP Applications" Web page at 

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/other_requirements.htm. 

Applicants are also encouraged to review the “Civil Rights Compliance” section of the 

“Other Requirements for OJP Applications” Web page, which also can be found at 

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/other_requirements.htm. 

American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Tribes and/or Tribal Organizations: If a 

grant application is being submitted on behalf of a tribe or tribal organization, a current 

authorizing resolution of the governing body of the tribal entity or other enactment of the 

tribal council or comparable government body authorizing the inclusion of the tribe or 

tribal organization named in the application must be included with the application. 

Specific Information—Advancing Criminal Justice 

Policy, Practice, and Technology 

NIJ seeks proposals for projects in the following specific areas, to foster development 

and adoption of new, cutting-edge policies, practices, and tools and technologies for 

criminal justice application: 

Increasing Understanding of Crime and Justice Issues—NIJ seeks applications for 

funding to increase the scientific understanding of crime and justice issues. This new 

understanding will guide development of short-term and long-term research agendas in 

the development, testing, and evaluation of crime prevention and control practices. NIJ 

is particularly interested in development of new research agendas in understudied areas. 

NIJ envisions this project being implemented through multiple panel studies, workshops, 

and seminars in relevant areas of interest. Specific areas of interest include, but are not 

limited to, the death penalty; the social science implications of new technologies in law 

enforcement; and improving understanding of crime trends in the United States. NIJ 

anticipates making a single award for this project. 
• Establishing a Law Enforcement Research Agenda—NIJ seeks applications for 

funding for a project to assist NIJ in establishing a national research agenda for law 

enforcement. Envisioned activities include a comprehensive survey of law 

enforcement research priorities that involves a representative sample of all law 

enforcement agencies in the United States and a series of leadership roundtables 

with smaller agencies that bring together law enforcement officials and researchers 

to identify and discuss priority research questions of significance to the law 

enforcement community. NIJ anticipates making a single award for this project. 

• Development of Video Standards—NIJ seeks applications for funding to assist it in: 

o Formulation and publication of a standard for digital multimedia evidence (in-car 

video) systems, as well as a selection and application guide. 

o Formulation and publication of a standard for license plate reader systems, as 

well as a selection and application guide. 

o Complete formulation and publication of a standard for interview room video 

systems, as well as a selection and application guide. 

 NIJ will entertain applications proposing to address one or all three of these efforts. 

The desired work products should result from a process involving working groups 

composed of subject matter experts with relevant expertise. 

• Systematic Assessments of Extant Criminal Justice Research—NIJ seeks 

applications for funding for a project to conduct systematic reviews of research in the 

area of crime and justice for use by researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and the 

public, in an effort to share information about “what works”. Specific areas of interest 

include research of policies, programs, and practices to advance efforts in crime and 

delinquency reduction, forensics, court and prison management, and police conduct. 

Work products will be archived in a readily accessible, on-line, computer-based 

library. 

• Corrections Technology Demonstration—In an effort to foster the adoption into 

practice of cutting-edge technologies for corrections application, NIJ seeks 

applications for funding to conduct a hands-on, interactive annual training and 

demonstration event, enabling several hundred corrections practitioners to utilize and 

evaluate the latest tools and technologies under real-world conditions in a 

correctional environment in operational scenarios. The key focus of this event should 

be a technology review and assessment through hands-on utilization of technologies, 

especially those identified as high priority by NIJ, within training scenarios, to help 

technologists acquire valuable information that might help advance the development 

of particular technology approaches to solving practical and operational problems 

identified by corrections practitioners. Additionally, as part of this effort, applicants 

are expected to propose a workshop curriculum, to be used in conjunction with 

available technologies, that would provide participating corrections practitioners with 

opportunities for training, certification, and question-and-answer sessions. 

• Improving the Accessibility and Utility of Research for Policymakers—NIJ seeks 

proposals for a project to inform governors and their advisors of the most current 

criminal justice research findings and assist them in applying current research 
information strategically to their ongoing efforts to identify and refine criminal justice 

policy priorities in their respective States and develop evidence-based policies. 

Envisioned activities to accomplish this goal include policy forums and institutes on 

criminal justice topics, to include sessions on using criminal justice research 

information to inform public policy decisionmaking. 

• Forensic Science Education for Policymakers—NIJ seeks proposals for a project to 

educate State legislators on the policy and practice issues associated with the 

effective use of DNA to solve crimes. Projects should involve interaction between 

legislators, crime laboratory directors, and other relevant elected and appointed 

officials involved in the development and implementation of criminal justice policies 

that impact the forensic community. NIJ anticipates making a single award for this 

project. 

• Forensic Science Education for Law Enforcement Decision-Makers—NIJ seeks 

proposals for a project to educate senior-level law enforcement practitioners on 

policy and practice issues associated with the effective use of DNA to solve crimes. 

Projects should involve interaction between senior-level law enforcement 

practitioners, legislators, crime laboratory directors, and other relevant elected and 

appointed officials. NIJ anticipates making a single award for this project. 

• Identifying Technology—NIJ seeks applications for funding to provide a Web-based 

product information and knowledge portal that provides law enforcement and 

corrections practitioners easy-to-use, accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information 

on the latest law enforcement and corrections tools and technologies available on 

the market. NIJ anticipates making a single award for this project. 

• Evaluation of Low-Cost Aviation Options for Law Enforcement—NIJ seeks 

applications for funding to evaluate a variety of low-cost aviation options for law 

enforcement including the examination of cutting-edge surveillance and 

communications packages on aerostats, powered gliders, etc. The desired work 

products should result from a process involving law enforcement subject matter 

experts with relevant expertise. Work products should be easily Web-accessible. 

• Corrections Technology Evaluation and Assessment—NIJ seeks applications for 

funding to evaluate state-of-the-art commercially available corrections technology. 

The desired work products should result from a process involving working groups 

composed of subject matter experts with relevant expertise. Work products should 

be easily Web-accessible. Depending on the availability of funds, NIJ anticipates 

making one or more awards for this project. 

Please note: All applicants under this solicitation must comply with Department of Justice 

regulations on confidentiality and human subjects protection. See “Other Requirements 

for OJP Applications” at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/other_requirements.htm. 
What will not be funded:

1. Provision of training or direct service (except as otherwise noted). 

2. Proposals primarily to purchase equipment, materials, or supplies. (Your budget 

may include these items if they are necessary to conduct applied research, 

development, demonstration, evaluation, or analysis.) 

3. Work that will be funded under another specific solicitation. 

4. Applications for projects other than those specified in this solicitation. 

Cost of proposed work: NIJ anticipates that up to a total of $2 million may 

become available to fund this solicitation. Generally, individual projects awarded 

under this solicitation are not expected to cost more than $250,000 in Federal 

funds for the initial 12-month period of performance; however, NIJ will consider 

applications requesting Federal funding in excess of $250,000 with sufficient 

support and documentation to justify the higher funding level in the proposal, 

budget, and relevant supporting materials. Total funding for this solicitation and the 

number of awards made will depend on the availability of funds, the quality of the 

applications, and other pertinent factors. All awards are subject to the availability of 

appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may 

be imposed by law.

Applicants should be aware that the total period of an award, including one that receives 

additional funding, ordinarily will not exceed 3 years. 

A grant made by NIJ under this solicitation may account for up to 100 percent of the total 

cost of the project. See "Cofunding" under "What an Application Must Include." 

Limitation on use of award funds for employee compensation; waiver: No portion 

of any award of more than $250,000 made under this solicitation may be used to pay 

any portion of the total cash compensation (salary plus bonuses) of any employee of the 

award recipient whose total cash compensation exceeds 110 percent of the maximum 

annual salary payable to a member of the Federal Government’s Senior Executive 

Service (SES) at an agency with a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System for that 

year. (The salary table for SES employees is available at http://www.opm.gov.) 

This prohibition may be waived at the discretion of the Assistant Attorney General for the 

Office of Justice Programs. An applicant that wishes to request a waiver should include 

a detailed justification in the budget narrative for the application. The justification should 

include: the particular qualifications and expertise of the individual, the uniqueness of the 

service being provided, the individual’s specific knowledge of the program or project 

undertaken with the grant funds, and a statement explaining that the individual’s salary is 

commensurate with the regular and customary rate for an individual with her/his 

qualifications and expertise, and for the work that is to be done. 

Performance Measures 

To assist in fulfilling the Department’s responsibilities under the Government 

Performance and Results Act (GPRA), P.L. 103–62, applicants who receive funding 

under this solicitation must provide data that measure the results of their work. 

Additionally, applicants must discuss their data collection methods in the application, if 

applicable. Performance measures for this solicitation are as follows: 
Objective Performance Measures Data Grantee Provides 

To foster the adoption of 

new, cutting-edge 

policies, practices, tools, 

and technologies for 

criminal justice 

application. 

Quality of management as 

measured by whether significant 

interim project milestones were 

achieved, final deadlines were met, 

and costs remained within approved 

limits. 

New policies and practices 

evaluated and/or adopted. 

Guides and standards published. 

Research projects initiated. 

New technologies evaluated. 

A final report providing a 

comprehensive overview of the project 

and a detailed description of the project 

design, data, and methods; a full 

presentation of scientific findings; and a 

thorough discussion of the implications 

of the project findings for criminal justice 

practice and policy. 

Quarterly financial reports, semi-annual 

progress reports, and a final progress 

report. 

If applicable, each data set that was 

collected, acquired, or modified in 

conjunction with the project. 

If applicable, description of new 

technologies evaluated. 

If applicable, citation to 

report(s)/document(s).

How to Apply 

Grants Management System Instructions. Applications must be submitted through 

OJP’s online Grants Management System (GMS). To access the system, go to 

https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov. Applicants should begin the process a few weeks prior to 

the GMS registration deadline, especially if this is the first time they have used the 

system. Each application requires a separate GMS registration. For a step-by-step 

guide, visit http://www.ojp.gov/gmscbt/ and refer to the section entitled “External 

Overview: Locating & Applying for Funding Opportunities.” For additional assistance, call 

the GMS Help Desk at 1–888–549–9901 Monday–Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. eastern 

time. 

Note: OJP will not review any application whose attachments are in Microsoft 

Vista or Microsoft 2007 format. Applications submitted via GMS must be in the 

following formats: Microsoft Word (*.doc), Word Perfect (*.wpd), PDF files (*.pdf), or Text 

Documents (*.txt), and may include Microsoft Excel (*.xls) files. GMS is not yet 

compatible with Vista and cannot yet process Microsoft Word 2007 documents saved in 

the new default format with the extension “.docx.” Please ensure that Word documents 

you are submitting are saved using "Word 97–2003 Document (*.doc)" format. 

Additionally, GMS does not accept executable file types as application attachments. 

These disallowed file types include, but are not limited to, the following extensions: 

".com," ".bat," ".exe," ".vbs," ".cfg," ".dat," ".db," ".dbf," ".dll," ".ini," ".log," ".ora," ".sys," 

and ".zip." 
CFDA Number: The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for this 

solicitation is 16.560, titled “National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and 

Development Project Grants.” 

A DUNS number is required: The Office of Management and Budget requires that all 

businesses and nonprofit applicants for Federal funds include a DUNS (Data Universal 

Numbering System) number in their application for a new award or renewal of an award. 

Applications without a DUNS number are incomplete. A DUNS number is a unique ninedigit sequence recognized as the universal standard for identifying and keeping track of 

entities receiving Federal funds. The identifier is used for tracking purposes and to 

validate address and point-of-contact information for Federal assistance applicants, 

recipients, and subrecipients. The DUNS number will be used throughout the grant life 

cycle. Obtaining a DUNS number is a free, simple, one-time activity. Obtain one by 

calling 1–866–705–5711 or by applying online at http://www.dnb.com/us. Individuals are 

exempt from this requirement. 

Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is required: In addition to the DUNS number 

requirement, OJP requires that all applicants (other than individuals) for Federal financial 

assistance maintain current registrations in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) 

database. The CCR database is the repository for standard information about Federal 

financial assistance applicants, recipients, and subrecipients. Organizations that have 

previously submitted applications via Grants.gov are already registered with CCR, as it 

is a requirement for Grants.gov registration. Please note, however, that applicants must 

update or renew their CCR at least once per year to maintain an active status. 

Information about registration procedures can be accessed at www.ccr.gov. 

What an Application Must Include 

Applications must include the following: 

Standard Form 424 

Program Narrative 

The Program Narrative includes: 

a. Abstract (not to exceed 600 words). 

b. Table of contents. 

c. Main body, which includes: 

• Purpose, goals, and objectives. 

• Review of relevant literature. 

• Project design and methods. 

• Implications for criminal justice policy and practice in the United States. 

• Management plan and organization. 

• Dissemination strategy. 

d. Appendixes (not counted against program narrative page limit) include: 

• Bibliography/References (if applicable). 

• List of key personnel (required). 

• Résumés of key personnel (required). 

• List of previous and current NIJ awards (required). 

• Letters of cooperation/support or administrative agreements from 

organizations collaborating in the project (if applicable). 
• Chart for timeline, research calendar, or milestones (required). 

• Other materials required by the solicitation. 

Budget Detail Worksheet 

The Budget Detail Worksheet should address the full scope, duration, and cost of the 

project. It should include a breakdown of costs associated with each budget category, 

including itemizations and calculations where necessary. 

The budget must be broken down on a year-by-year basis over the length of the project. 

That is, if the proposed project is 3 years, then there should be separate budgets for 

year one, year two, and year three. 

Templates for filling out the Budget Detail Worksheet may be found online at 

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/forms/budget_detail.pdf, OJP Standard Forms & 

Instructions. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Chief Financial 

Officer's Customer Service Center at 1–800–458–0786. 

Budget Narrative 

The Budget Narrative is a plain-language description of each of the proposed 

expenditures listed in the Budget Detail Worksheet. It should clearly explain the purpose 

and reason for all expenditures in the budget. There should be no ambiguities about any 

budget item. The narrative should also include details for calculated rates or other 

figures. 

As with the Budget Detail Worksheet, the Budget Narrative must be broken down on a 

year-by-year basis. 

Data Collection Plan (If applicable) 

The Data Collection Plan is a description of the applicant’s plan for the collection of the 

data required for performance measures. 

Indirect Rate Agreement (If applicable) 

Applicants that do not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate and wish to establish 

one can submit a proposal to their “cognizant” Federal agency. Generally, the cognizant 

Federal agency is the agency that provides the preponderance of direct Federal funding. 

This can be determined by reviewing an organization’s schedule of Federal financial 

assistance. If DOJ is your cognizant Federal agency, obtain information needed to 

submit an indirect cost rate proposal at 

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/financialguide/part3/part3chap17.htm.

Other Program Attachments 

These include several forms, available on OJP’s funding page at 

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/forms.htm. 

Page limit: The program narrative section of your application must not exceed 25 

double-spaced pages in 12-point font with 1-inch margins. Abstract, table of contents, 

charts, figures, appendixes, and government forms do not count toward the 25-page limit 

for the narrative section. 
Cofunding: A grant made by NIJ under this solicitation may account for up to 100 

percent of the total cost of the project. You must indicate whether you believe it is 

feasible for you to contribute cash, facilities, or services as non-Federal support for the 

project. Your application should identify generally any such contributions that you expect 

to make and your proposed budget should indicate in detail which items, if any, will be 

supported with non-Federal contributions. 

Selection Criteria 

Successful applicants must demonstrate the following: 

Statement of the Problem (Understanding of the problem and its importance)—15%

Project/Program Design and Implementation (Quality and technical merit.)—30%

1. Awareness of the state of current research or technology. 

2. Soundness of methodology and analytic and technical approach. 

3. Feasibility of proposed project and awareness of pitfalls. 

4. Innovation and creativity (when appropriate). 

Capabilities/Competencies (Capabilities, demonstrated productivity, and experience of 

applicants.)—20%

1. Qualifications and experience of proposed staff. 

 2. Demonstrated ability of proposed staff and organization to manage the effort. 

 3. Adequacy of the plan to manage the project, including how various tasks are 

subdivided and resources are used. 

 4. Successful past performance on NIJ grants and contracts (when applicable). 

Budget—15%

1. Total cost of the project relative to the perceived benefit. 

 2. Appropriateness of the budget relative to the level of effort. 

 3. Use of existing resources to conserve costs. 

4. Matching funds, as a proportion of the total project cost. 

Impact/Outcomes and Evaluation/Plan for Collecting Data for Performance 

Measures) (Relevance to policy and practice)—15% 

1. Potential for significant advances in scientific or technical understanding of the 

problem. 

2. Potential for significant advances in the field. 

3. Relevance for improving the policy and practice of criminal justice and related 

agencies and improving public safety, security, and quality of life. 

4. Affordability and cost-effectiveness of proposed end products, when applicable 

(e.g., purchase price and maintenance costs for a new technology or cost of 

training to use the technology). 

5. Perceived potential for commercialization and/or implementation of a new 

technology (when applicable). 
Relevance of the project for policy and practice: 

Higher quality applications clearly explain the practical implications of the project. 

They connect technical expertise with criminal justice policy and practice. To ensure 

that the project has strong relevance for policy and practice, some researchers and 

technologists collaborate with practitioners and policymakers. You may include 

letters showing support from practitioners, but they carry less weight than clear 

evidence that you understand why policymakers and practitioners would benefit from 

your work and how they would use it. While a partnership may affect State or local 

activities, it should also have broader implications for others across the country. 

Dissemination Strategy—5% 

1. Well-defined plan for the grant recipient to disseminate results to appropriate 

audiences, including researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. 

 2. Suggestions for print and electronic products NIJ might develop for practitioners 

and policymakers. 

Review Process 

OJP is committed to ensuring a standardized process for awarding grants. NIJ reviews 

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

understandable, measurable, achievable, and consistent with program or legislative 

requirements as stated in the solicitation. 

Peer reviewers will be reviewing the applications submitted under this solicitation as 

well. NIJ may use either internal peer reviewers, external peer reviewers, or a 

combination of both to review the applications under this solicitation. An external peer 

reviewer is an expert in the field of the subject matter of a given solicitation who is NOT 

a current U.S. Department of Justice employee. An internal reviewer is an expert in the 

field of the subject matter of a given solicitation who is a current U.S. Department of 

Justice employee. Applications will be screened initially to determine whether the 

applicant meets all eligibility requirements. Only applications submitted by eligible 

applicants that meet all other requirements (such as timeliness, proper format, and 

responsiveness to the scope of the solicitation) will be evaluated, scored, and rated by a 

peer review panel. Peer reviewers’ ratings and any resulting recommendations are 

advisory only. In addition to peer review ratings, considerations may include, but are not 

limited to, underserved populations, strategic priorities, past performance, and available 

funding. 

After the peer review is finalized, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), in 

consultation with NIJ, conducts a financial review of all potential discretionary awards 

and cooperative agreements to evaluate the fiscal integrity and financial capability of 

applicants; examines proposed costs to determine if the budget and budget narrative 

accurately explain project costs; and determines whether costs are reasonable, 

necessary, and allowable under applicable Federal cost principles and agency 

regulations. OCFO also reviews the award document and verifies the OJP Vendor 

Number. 

When awards will be made: All applicants, whether they are accepted or rejected, will 

be notified. The review and approval process takes about 4 months. You should not 

propose to begin work until at least 4 months after the application deadline on the cover 
of this solicitation. Also, you should not expect to receive notification of a decision for at 

least 4 months after that date. Lists of awards are updated regularly on NIJ’s Web site at 

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/funding/welcome.htm. 

Absent explicit statutory authorization or written delegation of authority to the contrary, 

all final grant award decisions will be made by the Assistant Attorney General (AAG), 

who may also give consideration to factors including, but not limited to, underserved 

populations, strategic priorities, past performance, and available funding when making 

awards. 

Additional Requirements 

Successful applicants selected for an award must agree to comply with additional 

applicable requirements prior to receiving grant funding. We strongly encourage you to 

review the list below pertaining to these additional requirements prior to submitting your 

application. Additional information for each can be found at 

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/other_requirements.htm. 

• Civil Rights Compliance 

• Funding to Faith-Based Organizations 

• Confidentiality and Human Subjects Protection 

• Anti-Lobbying Act 

• Financial and Government Audit Requirements 

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 

• DOJ Information Technology Standards 

• Single Point of Contact Review 

• Nonsupplanting of State and Local Funds 

• Criminal Penalty for False Statements 

• Compliance with Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide 

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/financialguide/

• Suspension or Termination of Funding 

• Nonprofit Organizations 

• For-Profit Organizations 

• Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) 
• Rights in Intellectual Property 

• Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) of 2006. 

If your proposal is funded, you will be required to submit several reports and other 

materials, including: 

Final substantive report: The final report should be a comprehensive overview of the 

project and should include, among other things, a detailed description of the project 

design, data, and methods; a full presentation of scientific findings; and a thorough 

discussion of the implications of the project findings for criminal justice practice and 

policy. It must contain an abstract of no more than 600 words and an executive summary 

of no more than 2,500 to 4,000 words. 

A draft of the final report, abstract, and executive summary must be submitted 90 days 

before the end date of the grant. The draft final report will be peer reviewed upon 

submission. The reviews will be forwarded to the principal investigator with suggestions 

for revisions. The author must then submit the revised final report, abstract, and 

executive summary by the end date of the grant. The abstract, executive summary, and 

final report must be submitted in both paper and electronic formats. 

For program evaluation studies, the final report should include a section on measuring 

program performance. This section should outline the measures used to evaluate 

program effectiveness, modifications made to those measures as a result of the 

evaluation, and recommendations regarding these and other potential performance 

measures for similar programs. (This information will be particularly valuable to NIJ and 

other Federal program agencies in implementing performance measures for federally 

funded criminal justice programs.) 

Interim reports: Grantees must submit quarterly financial reports, semi-annual progress 

reports, a final progress report, and, if applicable, an annual audit report in accordance 

with Office of Management and Budget Circular A–133. Future awards and fund 

drawdowns may be withheld if reports are delinquent.