National Institute of Justice Announces Availability of $15 Million to Address School Safety
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding for research and evaluation on safety in schools nationwide. Under the Comprehensive School Safety Initiative, NIJ will make about $15 million available for multiple grants that will address school safety issues directly. Each research effort funded must contribute to the base of knowledge and evidence building about school safety. Applicants must register with Grants.gov before submitting an application. Applications are due May 20, 2014. To access the solicitation, click here.
National Institute of Justice Seeking Proposals for Research and Evaluation on Trafficking in Persons
The National Institute of Justice is seeking applications for funding for research and evaluation projects that support federal, state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies in combating trafficking in persons. NIJ is particularly interested in studies that develop methods to effectively measure the cost of trafficking in persons as well as evaluation studies of countertrafficking programs and tools. NIJ anticipates that up to $2 million total may become available for awards under this solicitation. From the total amount, NIJ anticipates that it will make one to four awards for a 36-month project period. Applicants must register withGrants.gov before submitting an application. Applications are due June 2, 2014. To access the solicitation, click here.