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NIJ Research and Evaluation on Corrections Workforce and Officer Safety Grant

This opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), under the U.S. Department of Justice, seeks research and evaluation proposals focused on corrections workforce management and officer safety. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Justice (NIJ), U.S. Department of Justice - Scope of Opportunity: - Research and evaluation projects on correctional workforce management and correctional officer safety - Proposals must address one of two specified topics to be considered responsive - Eligibility: - Open to state, county, city, and tribal governments, educational institutions, small businesses, for-profit organizations, and nonprofits - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $3,000,000 - Anticipated number of awards: 4 - Funding instrument: Grant - Notable Requirements: - Action-oriented research involving jurisdictional participation in program definition, implementation, and assessment is encouraged - Phased implementation plans are welcomed - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a research grant rather than a product procurement - No specific products or part numbers are requested

Description

This funding opportunity seeks rigorous proposals on the management and development of the correctional workforce and correctional officer safety. Proposals outside these topics will not be considered responsive. Applicants may submit multiple proposals but only one topic per proposal, and should identify the topic in the proposal's title page. The National Institute of Justice favors research designs that incorporate action-oriented research involving jurisdictions in defining programs, implementing change, and revising practices based on assessments. Phased implementation plans are encouraged if appropriate.

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