National Institute of Justice

Description

The purpose of the National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Projects Grants program is to encourage and support research, technology development, and evaluation to improve criminal justice policy and/or practice in the United States.With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals to conduct research, technology development, and evaluation as described in the Program-Specific Information section of this solicitation addressing the following four topics:• Remote Detection of Concealed Handguns.• Integrated Sensor Systems.• Crime Scene Evidence Identification.• Biometric Technologies.Authorizing Legislation: Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202); Homeland Security Act of 2002 (section 232).

Who can apply

• Unrestricted

Contact

For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation with respect to sensor and surveillance topics contact Frances Scott, Physical Scientist at 202–305–9950 or by e-mail to Frances.Scott@usdoj.gov. For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation in reference to biometrics, contact Mark Greene, Physical Scientist, at 202–307–3384 or by e-mail to Mark.Greene@ojp.usdoj.gov. <br/>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/>
Frances.Scott@usdoj.gov or Mark.Greene@ojp.usdoj.gov