National Institute of Justice

Description

NIJ is seeking applicants interested in participating in an action research project designed for State and local jurisdictions that are struggling with large quantities of untested sexual assault kits. The purpose of this study is to understand the underlying nature of the problem and identify effective and sustainable solutions.The action research project will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be a six-month planning grant in which the teams will come together, conduct an initial assessment of the problem, and develop a working plan for implementing the remainder of the action research steps in the second phase of the project. This solicitation is for the first phase of the project only.Authorizing Legislation: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202).

Who can apply

• Unrestricted

Contact

For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800–518–4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. <br/>Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except Federal holidays. <br/> <br/>For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Kristina Rose, Deputy Director, at 202–307–0466 or by e-mail to Kristina.Rose@usdoj.gov; or Katharine Browning, Ph.D., Senior Social Science Analyst, at 202–616–4786 or by e-mail at Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov. <br/>
Kristina.Rose@usdoj.gov; or Katharine.Browning@usdoj.gov