With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for rigorous research and evaluation projects that inform policy and practice in the field of youth justice and delinquency prevention. Specifically, this solicitation seeks proposals for studies that advance knowledge and understanding in the following two categories:
- Youth Justice Reinvestment Studies which evaluate the effectiveness, including cost-effectiveness, of youth justice system reforms and subsequent reinvestments into programs that serve youth in their communities.
- Prevention and Intervention Program Effectiveness Studies which evaluate the effectiveness of school and community-based prevention and intervention programs.
Awards
Number of Awards: 1
Total Amount Awarded: $1,255,241
A Focused Deterrence Program for Juveniles with Firearm Offenses: a Randomized Controlled Trial and Process Evaluation
NIJ has extended the Grants.gov deadline from May 21 to May 23, 2024
The number of awards anticipated under each category has been updated and now will be determined by number and quality of applications received and funding available. In addition, the performance start date for awards under category 2 has been corrected.
NIJ has adjusted the available funding for category 1, "Youth Justice Reinvestment Studies," under this solicitation. The amount available for this category is reduced to $1,000,000. The total funding for the solicitation is reduced from $4,000,000 to $3,000,000.
NIJ has added small businesses a eligible applicants under this solicitation.