The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks investigator-initiated proposals to conduct an evidence-based, analysis of existing evidence to examine how observed racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system might be reduced through public policy.
Donor Name: National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/26/2022
Size of the Grant: $800,000.00
Grant Duration: 5 years
Details:
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
With this solicitation, NIJ seeks investigator-initiated proposals to conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing evidence to examine how observed racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system might be reduced through public policy. NIJ anticipates making one award.
Goals
The primary goal of this solicitation is to promote the fair and equitable administration of justice.
Objectives
The primary objective of this solicitation is to identify public policies that might reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system.
Priority Areas
- The Department of Justice 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.
- Priority Considerations Supporting Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
Awards, Amounts and Durations
- Anticipated Number of Awards 1
- Period of Performance Duration (Months) 60
- Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation $800,000.00
Eligibility Criteria
For profit organizations other than small businesses, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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