The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks applications for funding to establish a Center of Excellence (COE) for research on the domestic radicalization to violent extremism phenomenon in the United States.
Donor Name: National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/15/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 5 Years
Details:
With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals to establish a COE for research and evaluation on the domestic radicalization to violent extremism phenomenon. This Center will perform four core functions:
- Conduct (and/or support through multiple sub-awards) rigorous research, evaluation, and demonstration projects targeted toward developing a better understanding of the phenomenon and advancing evidence-based strategies for effective intervention and prevention.
- Assess the research needs of the field.
- Translate and disseminate knowledge by developing a suite of evidence-driven best practices and guidelines for immediate reference by practitioners.
- Supporting training, education, and professional development of practitioners engaged in extremism prevention and intervention using that suite of evidence-driven best practices and guidelines.
NIJ will give special consideration to proposals with methods that include meaningful engagement with those of lived experience regarding the subject of study, including, but not limited to, justice practitioners, community members, crime victims, service providers, and individuals who have experienced justice system involvement.
The goal of this solicitation is to develop knowledge and evidence that has practical utility in developing evidence-driven strategies to prevent radicalization to violent extremism and the commission of acts of terrorism. The goal of this solicitation is also to support the translation of that evidence into action and practice.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation: $7 million
- Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards: Up to $7 million for one (1) award.
Project Period
Period of Performance Duration (Months): Applicants are encouraged to submit timelines that match the research activities proposed, up to a maximum five-year (60 months) period of performance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Independent school districts
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- County governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- State governments
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
