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Awards: Listing of Funded Projects

Every year, NIJ awards grants and cooperative agreements for research, development, evaluation, testing and training and technical assistance projects across the spectrum of criminal justice.
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Subtopic: Violent crime

Number of Awards: 624
Total Amount Awarded: $335,910,573

Funded Awards
FY Title Original Solicitation Recipient State Award Number Amount Status
2023 A 28-year longitudinal study of victimization and perpetration of violence in high-risk youth: Advancing the development of preventive interventions in the community NIJ FY23 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research, Evaluation, and Associated Training & Technical Assistance Support NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY IL 15PNIJ-23-GG-04269-CVIP $1,000,000 Open
2023 A Frame Analysis of Violence and Accelerationism in Cognitive Radicalization NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY OH 15PNIJ-23-GG-01382-DOMR $449,897 Open
2023 A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Impacts and Implementation of Florida's Risk Protection Order (RPO) Law, 2018-2023 NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on Firearms Violence and Mass Shootings FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY FL 15PNIJ-23-GG-02406-BSCI $700,224 Open
2023 Community-Led Learning: A Collaborative Approach to Training and Technical Assistance for Violent Crime Problem Analyses NIJ FY23 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research, Evaluation, and Associated Training & Technical Assistance Support RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK NY 15PNIJ-23-GG-04270-MUMU $1,991,949 Open
2023 Developing a Strategy to Evaluate Urban Violence Prevention and Intervention Ecosystems: A Case Study of Boston NIJ FY23 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research, Evaluation, and Associated Training & Technical Assistance Support AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES VA 15PNIJ-23-GG-04266-CVIP $983,482 Open
2023 Domestic Terrorism Targeting America’s Political Elites NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IL 15PNIJ-23-GG-01385-DOMR $751,254 Open
2023 Evaluation of a Healing-Centered Community-Wide Approach to Addressing Firearm Violence in New Orleans NIJ FY23 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research, Evaluation, and Associated Training & Technical Assistance Support ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND, THE LA 15PNIJ-23-GG-04267-CVIP $1,250,000 Open
2023 Exploring how survivor perspectives and priorities are reflected in the use and implementation of Extreme Risk Protective Orders to address intimate partner violence NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on Firearms Violence and Mass Shootings RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE NC 15PNIJ-23-GG-02404-BSCI $579,986 Open
2023 Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Washington State and their Impact on Firearm-Related Arrests and Convictions NIJ FY23 Graduate Research Fellowship UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON WA 15PNIJ-23-GG-01935-NONF $166,500 Open
2023 Extreme Risk Protection Orders, Leakage, and Social Networks: The Legislative, Behavioral, and Social Contexts Surrounding Mass Public Shooting Incidents and Plots NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on Firearms Violence and Mass Shootings UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MA 15PNIJ-23-GG-02408-BSCI $985,776 Open
2023 Houston Police Department’s Domestic Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T.): An Outcome Evaluation of an Innovative Approach to a Persistent Problem NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE NC 15PNIJ-23-GG-01929-NONF $659,300 Open
2023 Mapping the Continuum of Support for Violent Extremism in the United States NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE NC 15PNIJ-23-GG-01383-DOMR $1,192,220 Open
2023 Networks and Pathways of Violent Extremism: Effectiveness of Dis/Misinformation Campaigns NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism CLEMSON UNIVERSITY SC 15PNIJ-23-GG-01381-DOMR $953,203 Open
2023 NIJ Community Violence Intervention Research and Evaluation Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Center NIJ FY23 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research, Evaluation, and Associated Training & Technical Assistance Support THE URBAN INSTITUTE DC 15PNIJ-23-GG-04264-CVIP $5,000,000 Open
2023 NIJ FY23 National Study Examining Interpersonal Violence Experienced By Young Adults NIJ FY23 National Study Examining Interpersonal Violence Experienced By Young Adults WESTAT, INC. MD 15PNIJ-23-GK-02236-MUMU $1,000,000 Open
2023 Research & Evaluation of Boston's Community Violence Intervention & Prevention Initiative NIJ FY23 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research, Evaluation, and Associated Training & Technical Assistance Support SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY MA 15PNIJ-23-GG-04265-CVIP $328,407 Open
2023 The Extremism Sentencing Study: Judicial Outcomes and Recidivism Among Individuals Convicted of International and Domestic Terrorism NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK MD 15PNIJ-23-GG-01384-DOMR $762,553 Open
2023 The Mortal Tragedy: Analyzing Body Disposal Patterns in Homicide Cases NIJ FY23 Graduate Research Fellowship TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY TX 15PNIJ-23-GG-01947-RESS $166,500 Open
2023 Understanding and Refining Violence Intervention Implementation: St. Louis (MO) as a Crucial Case NIJ FY23 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research, Evaluation, and Associated Training & Technical Assistance Support UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SYSTEM MO 15PNIJ-23-GG-04268-CVIP $779,614 Open
2023 What Works to Reduce Violent Gun Crime in Focused Deterrence Initiatives? Estimating the Effect of Services and Enforcement in Facilitating Desistence Among Prolific Violent Offenders NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Research and Evaluation on Violent Crime and Crime and Firearm Violence in the Community UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA FL 15PNIJ-23-GK-00844-RESS $1,392,265 Open
2022 Centering Youth Experiences to Address Community Violence: A Youth Participatory Action Research Project NIJ FY22 Research and Evaluation on Violent Crime and Firearm Violence in the Community CHILD TRENDS, INCORPORATED MD 15PNIJ-22-GG-01420-RESS $1,029,558 Open
2022 Evaluation of a Community-focused Violence Intervention and Prevention Program NIJ FY22 Evaluation of OJP Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Projects RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE NC 15PNIJ-22-GK-03016-CVIP $637,685 Open
2022 Evaluation of the Occurrence and Associative Value of NonIdentifiable Fingermarks on Unfired Ammunition in Handguns for Evidence Supporting Proof of Criminal Possession, Use and Intent STONEY FORENSIC, INC VA 15PNIJ-21-GG-04192-RESS $640,293 Open
2022 Examining Models of Law Enforcement Crime Information Centers for Sustained Organizational Change NIJ FY22 Research and Evaluation on Policing THE CNA CORPORATION VA 15PNIJ-22-GG-03142-RESS $709,851 Open
2022 Examining the changing dynamics of homicide in Los Angeles: 1990 - present NIJ FY22 Research and Evaluation on Violent Crime and Firearm Violence in the Community UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE CA 15PNIJ-22-GG-01422-RESS $877,000 Open