Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2020 18233
The National Youth Gang Survey, Fiscal Year 2020 (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2020 18233) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the NIJ expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on design decisions, deliverables, and dissemination). The overall purpose is to fund the design, pilot testing, and full implementation of a national survey of U.S. law enforcement agencies to better understand the scope of youth gang activity and the ways agencies respond to it.
At its core, the project is meant to produce a clearer, more credible national picture of youth gangs by collecting standardized information directly from law enforcement. A central objective is to develop a rigorous sampling plan and then collect survey data from a nationally representative sample of law enforcement agencies across the United States. The emphasis on national representation is important because it aims to support estimates that are valid not only for large cities, but also for suburban and rural jurisdictions that are often underrepresented in gang-related research.
A major expected outcome is the production of accurate and reliable national estimates in several key areas: whether gangs are present in a jurisdiction, how many gang members are believed to be active, and how much crime is considered gang-related. The solicitation specifically highlights the need to break this information out across urban, suburban, and rural communities, signaling an intent to move beyond a one-size-fits-all narrative and to measure differences in gang dynamics by community context. Beyond simple counts, the work is also expected to gather detailed data on the characteristics of gang-related crimes, which could include the types of offenses, patterns or circumstances surrounding incidents, and other descriptive elements that help interpret what "gang-related" means in practice across different agencies.
Another key goal is trend analysis over time. The survey is not just intended as a snapshot; it is meant to support analysis of how gang presence, gang membership, and the prevalence and characteristics of gang-related crime have changed. That implies attention to consistency with prior data collections or comparable measures so that changes can be assessed credibly rather than being artifacts of shifting definitions or survey methods.
The solicitation also seeks information on law enforcement strategies, spanning prevention, intervention, and suppression. In practical terms, this means the survey should capture what agencies say they are doing to prevent youth gang involvement, intervene with at-risk youth or active gang members, and suppress gang-related crime through enforcement-oriented approaches. Collecting these strategy data alongside prevalence and crime measures is intended to help policymakers and practitioners understand not only where gang problems exist, but also how agencies are responding and how those responses may vary by jurisdiction type and over time.
Administratively, the opportunity was created on March 24, 2020, with an original closing date of May 25, 2020. NIJ anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000. The program is listed under CFDA 16.560 and falls within the funding activity categories of law, justice and legal services as well as science, technology, and other research and development, reflecting its applied research focus with direct relevance to public safety operations.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and other eligible entities as described in the solicitation’s additional eligibility guidance. Overall, NIJ is looking for a capable applicant (or team) that can handle national-level survey design and administration, produce defensible national estimates, and translate those findings into usable knowledge about youth gang activity and law enforcement responses across the country.Apply for NIJ 2020 18233
- The Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice in the law, justice and legal services, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Youth Gang Survey, Fiscal Year 2020" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the National Youth Gang Survey, Fiscal Year 2020 (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2020 18233), a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What type of award is being offered?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement. This typically means NIJ expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordination on design decisions, deliverables, and dissemination.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to fund the design, pilot testing, and full implementation of a national survey of U.S. law enforcement agencies to better understand the scope of youth gang activity and how agencies respond to it.
Who is the funder and administering agency?
The funder is the U.S. Department of Justice, and the administering agency is the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What is the central research approach described in the solicitation?
The project is intended to collect standardized information directly from law enforcement agencies using a national survey, supported by a rigorous sampling plan and data collection from a nationally representative sample of U.S. law enforcement agencies.
Why is a nationally representative sample emphasized?
National representation is emphasized to support estimates that are valid for large cities as well as suburban and rural jurisdictions, which are often underrepresented in gang-related research.
What key outcomes is NIJ expecting from the survey?
One major expected outcome is the production of accurate and reliable national estimates related to: whether gangs are present in a jurisdiction, how many gang members are believed to be active, and how much crime is considered gang-related.
Does the solicitation require reporting differences by community type?
Yes. The solicitation highlights the need to break out estimates across urban, suburban, and rural communities, reflecting an intent to measure differences in gang dynamics by community context.
What kinds of gang-related crime information is the survey expected to gather?
Beyond counts, the survey is expected to gather detailed data on the characteristics of gang-related crimes. This could include the types of offenses, patterns or circumstances surrounding incidents, and other descriptive elements that help interpret what "gang-related" means in practice across different agencies.
Is the project intended to support trend analysis over time?
Yes. The survey is meant to support analysis of how gang presence, gang membership, and the prevalence and characteristics of gang-related crime have changed over time.
What does the solicitation imply about measurement consistency for trends?
Because the solicitation emphasizes trend analysis, it implies attention to consistency with prior data collections or comparable measures so that observed changes can be assessed credibly rather than resulting from shifting definitions or survey methods.
What law enforcement response areas should the survey cover?
The survey is expected to collect information on law enforcement strategies across prevention, intervention, and suppression.
What do "prevention, intervention, and suppression" mean in this context?
In practical terms, the solicitation indicates the survey should capture what agencies report doing to prevent youth gang involvement, intervene with at-risk youth or active gang members, and suppress gang-related crime through enforcement-oriented approaches.
How will combining prevalence measures and strategy measures be used?
Collecting strategy data alongside prevalence and crime measures is intended to help policymakers and practitioners understand not only where gang problems exist, but also how agencies are responding, how responses vary by jurisdiction type, and how responses may change over time.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount for the award?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
When was the opportunity created and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was created on March 24, 2020, and the original closing date was May 25, 2020.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 16.560.
What funding activity categories does this program fall under?
It falls within the funding activity categories of law, justice and legal services and science, technology, and other research and development, reflecting an applied research focus with direct relevance to public safety operations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes: state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and other eligible entities as described in the solicitation's additional eligibility guidance.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible.
Can nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are included as eligible.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are included as eligible.
What kind of applicant is NIJ looking for?
NIJ is seeking a capable applicant (or team) that can manage national-level survey design and administration, produce defensible national estimates, and translate findings into usable knowledge about youth gang activity and law enforcement responses across the country.
What does NIJ involvement likely look like under a cooperative agreement?
The solicitation notes NIJ may be substantially involved during the project period, including coordination on design decisions, deliverables, and dissemination.
What is the primary data source for the survey?
The survey is intended to collect information directly from U.S. law enforcement agencies.
What is the end goal of collecting standardized information from law enforcement?
The aim is to produce a clearer, more credible national picture of youth gangs, including reliable estimates and a better understanding of how agencies define and respond to gang-related activity.
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