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NIJ Research Grant: Drugs, Firearms, and Violence Nexus

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is soliciting proposals for applied research on the intersection of drug crimes, firearms, and violence. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Justice (NIJ), a federal agency - Products/Services Requested: - Rigorous applied research projects addressing: - Pattern identification in drug and firearm-related crimes - Interdiction and disruption strategies - Prosecution approaches - Drug market dynamics - Research must inform evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for law enforcement and criminal justice stakeholders - Funding and Awards: - Total program funding: $2,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 3 - Each award: up to $2,000,000 - Eligibility: - Open to educational institutions, businesses, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and government entities - No cost sharing or matching required - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a research grant opportunity - Research must address at least one of the four specified topic areas - Place of Performance: - National Institute of Justice (federal office)

Description

This funding opportunity seeks applications for rigorous applied research on the intersection of drug crimes and firearms to inform evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for law enforcement and criminal justice stakeholders. The research focuses on four topic areas: Pattern Identification, Interdiction & Disruption Strategies, Prosecution, and Drug Market Dynamics. The goal is to address drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug-related violence. The award is a cooperative agreement with a total program funding of $2,000,000, expecting to fund 3 awards each at $2,000,000.

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