Gang Field Initiated Research and Evaluation Programs
U.S. Department of Justice

Purpose:
This solicitation will fund research and evaluation studies to produce practical findings for policymakers and practitioners for the development of evidence-based programs, policies, and strategies that effectively address at-risk and ganginvolved youth. Topics to be addressed may include, but are not limited to: (1) youth entry into, involvement in, and desistance from gang-related crime; (2) the effectiveness of prevention approaches targeting youth at risk for gang involvement; (3) the effectiveness of intervention strategies; (4) the nature and scope of youth gangs in juvenile detention and correctional facilities; (5) the effectiveness of reentry approaches; and (6) the assessment of how tribal communities can effectively address gang-related challenges confronting at-risk and gang-involved native youth.

Deadline: All applications are due by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on May 9, 2011.

Award Amount: OJJDP intends to award multiple grants under this solicitation, depending upon available funding. Expected award amounts will range between $200,000 and $1 million for a project period of as long as 4 years. This amount is for the entire award period. OJJDP anticipates that the Office will make awards under this solicitation by September 30, 2011.

For additional information:
 http://www.ojjdp.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2011/GangFIRE.pdf