NIJ FY09 Research and Evaluation on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals and Residents of Residential Care Facilities

Post Date

February 10th 2009

Application Due Date

April 10th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

NIJ-2009-2006

CFDA Number(s)

16.560

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Research and Evaluation

Eligibility Categories

Unrestricted

Funding

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a component of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to enhance the administration of justice and public safety. NIJ solicits applications to inform its search for the knowledge and tools to guide policy and practice. NIJ is soliciting proposals for research and evaluation in the areas of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals over the age of 60 (“elderly”), including individuals who reside either in the community or in residential care facilities. For the purpose of this solicitation, the term “abuse” includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, abandonment and isolation, neglect, or financial or fiduciary abuse. The term “residential care facility” includes nursing homes; assisted living facilities; adult family care homes; adult care facilities for people with developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities; and other residential facilities that provide services to persons who are elderly, have disabilities, or have long-term chronic care needs.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Justice

• Office:

  Office of Justice Programs

• Agency Contact:

  This application must be submitted through Grants.gov. For technical assistance
  with submitting the application, call the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at
  1–800–518–4726 or send an e-mail to support@grants.gov. For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact Cather

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Agency's Points of Contact email addresses

• Agency Email Address:

  Catherine.McNamee@usdoj.gov; Carrie.Mulford@usdoj.gov

• Location:

  National Institute of Justice

• More Information:

  link to solicitation document