Research and Evaluation on Terrorism Prevention, FY 2019 | NIJ 2019 15303

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The Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant opportunity titled "Research and Evaluation on Terrorism Prevention, FY 2019" (Funding Opportunity Number: NIJ 2019 15303; CFDA: 16.560) is a discretionary grant aimed at strengthening the evidence base around how radicalization happens and what actually works to prevent terrorism. The focus is on domestic radicalization and terrorism, with an emphasis on practical, program-focused research that can guide real-world prevention and intervention efforts. NIJ is looking for projects that move beyond theory alone and instead test, measure, and compare prevention strategies in ways that produce findings that can be used by practitioners and policymakers.

A major priority in this solicitation is the evaluation of both new and existing demonstration programs designed to prevent terrorism. NIJ is explicitly encouraging rigorous evaluation designs, especially those that are phased (for example, pilot work followed by expanded implementation), comparative (such as comparing different program models or participant groups), and multi-site (testing programs across multiple locations to see whether results hold under different conditions). The underlying goal is to identify which approaches show measurable benefits, under what circumstances they work best, and what implementation factors make them more or less effective when put into practice.

Beyond program evaluation, NIJ is also interested in research that helps the field better understand risk factors associated with radicalization. This includes identifying individual, social, environmental, and situational contributors that may increase vulnerability to radicalization, as well as protective factors that reduce risk. Closely tied to that, NIJ encourages work that develops or improves risk assessment tools, meaning structured methods that practitioners could use to assess risk levels, triage cases, or tailor interventions. The solicitation signals interest in tools and research that are empirically grounded and useful for prevention settings, rather than purely conceptual.

Another key area highlighted is deradicalization and disengagement. NIJ is encouraging projects that build knowledge about how and why individuals reduce involvement in extremist ideologies or violent networks, and what interventions support that process. This includes research on programs and services for people incarcerated for terrorism-related offenses and for those returning to the community after release. In practical terms, NIJ is looking for studies that can inform correctional programming, reentry planning, and post-release support, including what types of services are provided, how they are delivered, and what outcomes they produce.

In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and city or township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities when applicable); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This wide eligibility reflects NIJ's interest in drawing proposals from academic researchers, research firms, government partners, and applied organizations that can access relevant sites, data, and program operations.

The opportunity was created on February 12, 2019, with an original closing date of April 22, 2019. NIJ anticipated making about 4 awards, with an award ceiling of up to $3,500,000. The activity category spans law, justice, and legal services, along with science and technology and broader research and development, reflecting the mix of social science, program evaluation, and applied tool development that the solicitation is designed to fund.

• 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 "Research and Evaluation on Terrorism Prevention, FY 2019" 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 Feb 12, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2019. (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 $3,500,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township 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, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.

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