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NIJ Grant for Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking and Technology

This opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in partnership with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), seeks research and evaluation projects to address human trafficking, with a focus on the Southern Border. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Justice Programs - Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and evaluation services in two main categories: - Justice System Responses to Trafficking - Research on strategies to improve investigations, prosecutions, and disruption of trafficking networks - Evaluation of direct service programs for trafficking victims - Technology and Trafficking - Research on technology used by traffickers - Research on technology used by law enforcement to investigate and build cases - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $4,000,000 - Anticipated awards: up to $3,000,000 per project - Eligibility: - Nonprofits, government entities, businesses, and educational institutions may apply - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on projects addressing trafficking at the Southern Border - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for research and evaluation services, not product procurement

Description

This funding opportunity is released by the National Institute of Justice in partnership with the Office for Victims of Crime. It seeks research and evaluation projects focused on combating human trafficking and protecting children, especially trafficking at the Southern Border. There are two categories: Justice System Responses to Trafficking, focusing on improving investigations and prosecutions, and Technology and Trafficking, focusing on technology used by traffickers and investigators. The program funding is $4,000,000 with expected awards of 5, and no cost sharing or matching requirement.

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