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Peer reviews

Grant Application Review Process

All applications received in response to NIJ notices of funding opportunity undergo a three-step review process for funding consideration: (1) basic minimum requirements review; (2) peer review; and (3) review by NIJ staff and director.

1. Basic Review, 2. Peer Review, 3. NIJ Review

Basic Minimum Requirements Review

Upon submission of an application to the JustGrants portal, NIJ screens applications to determine if they meet the basic minimum requirements (BMR) for review. Although...