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This Funder Tool Kit specifically highlights the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). It includes news, priorities, funding opportunities, and award history, as well as proposal guidance and resources. The Funder Tool Kits is a collaborative effort between the UCF Libraries and OR Research Development Team.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
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Developing a Winning Grant Proposal by
In a world of tightening budgets and increased competition for grant money, Developing a Winning Grant Proposal provides the guidelines, strategies, plans, and techniques to craft a fundable grant proposal. A user-friendly, engaging, and up-to-date guide, this book covers the entire process from the inception of a good idea, to the formulation of a strong proposal, to the next steps once a proposal is funded. Providing a basic overview and helpful tools for busy faculty and researchers, this is a must-have guide for anyone interested in the mechanisms that successful grant writers employ. Special Features Include: Appendices with a "Model of a Funded Proposal" and a "Basic Toolbox for Grant Seekers" Checklists for self-evaluating the efficacy of each portion of the grant proposal Coverage of complex issues in a concise and clear manner, perfect for grant writers facing tight time constraints.
Publication Date: 2013
Books
Grantsmanship for Criminal Justice and Criminology by
The history making US Crime Control Act of 1994 earmarked hundreds of millions of dollars in grant monies for a variety of justice related purposes turning crime control into a growing industry. This book directs the reader towards locating new sources of public and private funding as well as how to: formulate and state a problem that argues for funding; describe the methods for addressing the problem; clearly state measurable objectives; propose a comprehensive evaluation plan; succinctly describe the applicant's qualifications; detail and defend a budget; and solicit meaningful letters of support.
Publication Date: 1999
Writing Successful Grant Proposals from the Top down and Bottom Up by
This text provides comprehensive advice on how to build a successful grant proposal, from the top down and from the bottom up. Editor Robert J. Sternberg gathers editorial expertise from distinguished members of associations in the Federation of Associations of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, which includes some of the most successful grant applicants and grant givers in the field of brain and behavioral sciences. The chapter authors offer readers practical advice on planning, executing, submitting, and revising grant proposals in order to maximize their chances of success. Exploring both grant writers' and grant providers' perspectives, Writing Successful Grant Proposals from the Top Down and Bottom Up provides valuable insight into general strategies on how to write and submit proposals, as well as detailed information on the various types of proposals needed to reach particular research and teaching goals.
Publication Date: 2013
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PROPOSAL PREPARATION
FIND INFORMATION: News, Funding Opportunities, and Past Awards
NIJ Annual Reports - see past reports on award data, priorities, and spending
NIJ Publications (topical) - view publications sorted by topic area
NIJ Strategic Information:
- NIJ Strategic Challenges and Research Agenda
- NIJ Strategic Research Plans: Defining Challenges, Inspiring Research
- NIJ Research and Development Process
DOJ/NIJ Research Integrity:
- NIJ Research Validity and Integrity
- DOJ Scientific & Research Integrity Policy
- Assessments of NIJ - assessments, audits and evaluations of NIJ performed and published by government and other entities, to support NIJ's commitment to transparency and quality
Pivot database (DOJ/NIJ saved search) - find, track and share current/anticipated DOJ/NIJ opportunities
DOJ Office of Justice Programs - browse current opportunities from DOJ/NIJ
DOJ Program Plan - a tool to help applicants and grantees find funding opportunities that address their criminal, juvenile, and civil justice needs. The DOJ Program Plan provides summary details of the funding opportunities each DOJ grant-making component is expecting to release or has released in the current fiscal year.
DOJ Current Funding Opportunities
NIJ Forthcoming Funding Opportunities
Grants.gov (NIJ search) - Browse current/forecasted NIJ funding opportunities
DOJ Award database -Search entire database
NIJ Awards List - Searchable by keyword or year
FOIA Request Information (DOJ)
The OR Research Development team maintains a library of internal/external submitted proposals and can assist with securing a sample and submitting FOIA requests. Contact Research Development for more information.
PLAN YOUR PROPOSAL: Guidance and Resources
Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Grants Process
Training and Technical Assistance
NIJ Review Information:
The following links provide guidance, priorities, and tools from the grant agencies within the DOJ, to aid in the planning and success of proposals.
- Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
- Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
- Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
- Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
- Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
- National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
- Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART)
- Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)
- Additional Resources - related to NIJ grants and OJP programs/initiatives
Requirements on Making Datasets Available for Replication/Review
Datasets from NIJ-Funded Research
UCF Library Support - The UCF library maintains a Data Management Research Guide. You can schedule a consultation to meet with a librarian for an in-depth one on one consultation specific to your research topic.
- Crafting the Data Management Plan - led by Lee Dotson
- DMP Tool - Create, review, and share DMPs that meet institutional and funder requirements. The DMP Tool Blog and Webinar Series provide helpful guidance.
- STARS - UCF researchers are eligible to submit materials to STARS, a university-wide digital repository hosted on the Digital Commons platform (a comprehensive hosted solution for storing, managing, and sharing data). Click here to visit the researcher portion of the FAQs for STARS.
- re3data.org - The Registry of Research Data Repositories is a tool for helping identify and locate online repositories of research data.
DRAFT YOUR PROPOSAL: Section Instructions and Templates
This guide provides quick-reference information and templates for specific sections required in most NIJ proposals (refer to the RFP for special requirements). Content is based on the OJP website.
NIJ - Proposal Section FAQs - NIJ advice before beginning, and information on the SF-424, Program Narrative, Budget, Human Subjects and Privacy Requirements, and Selection/Awarding
OJP Standard Forms and Instructions
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF424)
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Project Abstract (600 words max, template)
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Other Requirements
The OR Research Development Team can provide support with proposal coordination, templates, samples, supplemental documents, reviews, and more. Visit our website for more information.
POINTS OF CONTACT
NIJ Point of Contact at UCF
Research Development
Office of Research
University of Central Florida
ResDev@ucf.edu
Information on OR points of contact related to contracts, proposal submission, compliance, tech transfer, IRB, and IACUC is available at research.ucf.edu
Support from UCF Librarians
General Proposal Support from Research Development Team
Now that you have found the perfect funding opportunity, let us help you build the perfect proposal. The OR Research Development team can help with planning, preparation assistance, draft review feedback, informational resources, and more! Visit our website for next steps information.
Find Potential Collaborators
Find potential collaborators with the PIVOT Database - Run a search or View tutorials
Find scholarship by NIJ Awardees with the Web of Knowledge - View tutorial or Search now
Search awardees in the NIJ Award Database - UCF-only or All awards
The OR Research Development Team would be happy to help search for potential collaborators at UCF. Visit our website for more information.