National Institute of Justice

Description

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. NIJ is soliciting proposals for research and evaluation in the areas of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals over the age of 60 (“elderly”), including individuals who reside either in the community or in residential care facilities. For the purpose of this solicitation, the term “abuse” includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, abandonment and isolation, neglect, or financial or fiduciary abuse. The term “residential care facility” includes nursing homes; assisted living facilities; adult family care homes; adult care facilities for people with developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities; and other residential facilities that provide services to persons who are elderly, have disabilities, or have long-term chronic care needs.

Who can apply

• Unrestricted

Contact

This application must be submitted through Grants.gov. For technical assistance <br/>with submitting the application, call the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at <br/>1–800–518–4726 or send an e-mail to support@grants.gov. For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact Catherine McNamee, <br/>Social Science Analyst, at 202–514–7936 or Catherine.McNamee@usdoj.gov; or <br/>Carrie Mulford, Social Science Analyst, at 202–307–2959 or Carrie.Mulford@usdoj.gov.
Catherine.McNamee@usdoj.gov; Carrie.Mulford@usdoj.gov