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NIJ Grant for Research on Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults

This opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, seeks research and evaluation projects focused on the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Justice (NIJ), U.S. Department of Justice - Scope of Work: - Rigorous research and evaluation services in five key areas: - Evaluation of prevention and intervention programs - Research on financial fraud targeting older adults - Research on abuse by caregivers - Forensic research on physical abuse - Research on emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $1,600,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - No cost sharing or matching required - Discretionary grant (not a product or equipment procurement) - Eligibility: - Open to educational institutions, businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are referenced, as this is a research grant - Emphasis on rigorous, evidence-based research and evaluation - Place of Performance: - National Institute of Justice (federal office)

Description

This funding opportunity seeks to support rigorous research and evaluation projects in five key areas related to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. These areas include program evaluation, financial fraud research, caregiver abuse research, forensic research on physical abuse, and the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. The program funding totals $1,600,000 with an expected two awards.

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