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NIJ Research and Evaluation Funding for Victim Services and Technology-Facilitated Abuse

This opportunity is a research and evaluation funding program from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in partnership with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) - Purpose and Scope: - Funding for research and evaluation projects focused on victims of crime - Two main research categories: - Research on victims of crime and victim services, including law enforcement-based victim services and evaluation of other victim service programs - Research on technology-facilitated abuse (TFA), such as nonconsensual disclosure of digitally manipulated images (deepfakes), to support victims and reduce revictimization - Products/Services Requested: - Research and evaluation services (no specific products or part numbers) - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on studies that improve understanding of victim needs and effectiveness of victim services - Focus on technology-facilitated abuse and its impact on victims - Eligible applicants include educational institutions, government entities, nonprofits, and businesses - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $3,000,000 - Minimum award: $1,500,000 - Expected number of awards: 5 - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for research and evaluation services

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) seeks to fund research and evaluation projects aimed at understanding the needs of crime victims and improving the services they receive. Funding is available for two categories: research on victims of crime and victim services, including law enforcement-based services and other victim service programs; and research on the extent and effects of technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) to support victims and reduce revictimization risks. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, government entities, nonprofits, and businesses. The total funding available is $3,000,000 with expected awards of 5 and a minimum award of $1,500,000.

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