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NIJ research grants on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation

The National Institute of Justice is seeking research proposals focused on preventing and addressing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. - Government buyer: National Institute of Justice (NIJ), within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs. - Research areas: Emerging technologies related to fraud and exploitation; forensic research to strengthen investigations and prosecutions; evaluation of prevention, intervention, or response programs; and education or intervention addressing financial fraud against older adults. - Funding: $1,800,000 in total program funding is listed, with three awards expected; cost sharing or matching is not required. - Eligibility and scope: Government entities, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, and Native American tribal organizations may apply. Proposals must address one or more of the listed research areas. - OEMs, vendors, and products: No commercial OEMs or vendors are named, and no specific products or part numbers are requested.

Description

This notice of funding opportunity seeks research to improve knowledge and understanding of the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly individuals. Proposed research must address at least one of four areas: emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation; forensic research supporting elder abuse investigations and prosecutions; evaluation of prevention, intervention, or response programs; or development of education and intervention programs addressing financial fraud against older adults. Projects outside these topic areas will not be considered. The opportunity lists $1,800,000 in program funding and expects to make three awards.

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