NIJ FY24 Invited to Apply - Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center
ID: 354977Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Justice (USDOJ-OJP-NIJ)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Continuation

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is inviting applications for the Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center through a cooperative agreement. This initiative aims to enhance the safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and efficacy of technologies utilized by criminal justice and juvenile justice communities by conducting research, testing, and evaluation of relevant technologies. The center will also support the development and maintenance of criminal justice equipment standards, thereby informing NIJ's research and development efforts and assisting stakeholders in the field. Interested applicants must have received an official invitation letter from NIJ to apply, with a funding ceiling of $3,150,000 and a close date for applications set for June 28, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Steven Schuetz at Steven.Schuetz@usdoj.gov or reach the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420.

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