The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), is seeking applications for funding for research projects (1) studying the root causes of school violence and (2) the impact and effectiveness of grants made under the STOP School Violence Act.

Goal: The ultimate goals of this solicitation are to develop knowledge to inform development of evidence-based strategies and practices to reduce school violence.

Objectives

This solicitation has two primary objectives:

• To evaluate the impact and effectiveness of school safety approaches that received funding under STOP School Violence Act or that align with the activities and categories defined by the STOP School Violence Act.
• To examine root causes of school violence, including the role of individual factors.

Funding Information

• Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation $1,000,000.00
• Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards $600,000.00
• Period of Performance Duration (Months) 60

Eligibility Criteria

City or township governments, County governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Special district governments, State governments, Other

For more information, visit Grants.gov.