Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2019 15528
The Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence - Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting (SAFE-ITR), FY 2019 opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice (NIJ). It is aimed at helping eligible states and units of local government build a clear, accurate picture of their sexual assault kit (SAK) holdings and case status by funding work to inventory SAKs, track them through relevant stages of handling and processing, and report their status in a consistent, documented way. The program is fundamentally about improving transparency and accountability around where kits are, what has happened to them, and what needs to happen next, rather than paying for laboratory testing itself.
A central requirement of this solicitation is that applicants do more than simply count kits. NIJ expects applicants to actively identify and prioritize those SAKs tied to cases where the ability to prosecute may soon be lost because the applicable statute or statutes of limitations are close to expiring. In practical terms, the grant is meant to support the development of processes that surface these time-sensitive cases from within the larger inventory, keep them visible through ongoing tracking, and ensure they are specifically addressed in reporting throughout the grant period. The goal is to help jurisdictions quickly recognize which cases may require urgent action so that other funding streams (or existing resources) can be used to move those kits toward testing and potential investigation before legal deadlines foreclose prosecution.
Because multiple other Office of Justice Programs funding streams support sexual assault evidence testing, NIJ makes it explicit that SAFE-ITR funds will not be awarded for the purpose of testing evidence. Instead, applicants must present detailed plans describing how they will (1) clearly identify potentially time-limited cases in their SAK inventory, (2) implement practical methods and approaches to track those cases once identified, and (3) report on the disposition of those cases during the award's period of performance. That emphasis on a detailed, operational plan indicates NIJ is looking for more than aspirational statements; it wants concrete steps, tools, and workflows that a jurisdiction will use to manage the inventory and ensure the most legally urgent cases do not get overlooked.
In terms of basic program logistics, the opportunity number is NIJ 2019 15528 and it is categorized under science and technology and other research and development activities, with CFDA number 16.741. Eligible applicants include state governments as well as county governments and city or township governments, with additional eligibility detail referenced in the solicitation. NIJ anticipated making about four awards, with an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 per award. The solicitation was posted March 20, 2019, with an original application closing date of May 20, 2019. Overall, the opportunity is designed to help jurisdictions establish or strengthen the infrastructure for SAK inventory management and status reporting, while creating a clear mechanism to flag and monitor cases that are at risk of timing out under statutes of limitations so they can be prioritized for testing through other available resources.Apply for NIJ 2019 15528
- The Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence - Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting, FY 2019" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.741.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 20, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 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 $1,000,000.00 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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SAFE-ITR (FY 2019) Grant Program FAQs
What is the SAFE-ITR (FY 2019) grant opportunity?
The Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence - Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting (SAFE-ITR), FY 2019 opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the Department of Justice (DOJ) through the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). It funds work that helps jurisdictions build a clear, accurate picture of their sexual assault kit (SAK) holdings and the status of related cases by supporting inventory, tracking, and consistent reporting.
What is the main purpose of SAFE-ITR?
The program is designed to improve transparency and accountability around where sexual assault kits are, what has happened to them, and what needs to happen next. It focuses on establishing or strengthening infrastructure for SAK inventory management and status reporting, rather than funding laboratory testing.
Is this grant meant to pay for testing sexual assault kits?
No. NIJ explicitly states that SAFE-ITR funds will not be awarded for the purpose of testing evidence. The program is about inventory, tracking through handling and processing stages, and reporting status in a consistent, documented way.
If SAFE-ITR does not fund testing, what kinds of activities does it support?
Based on the solicitation description, SAFE-ITR supports work to:
- Inventory sexual assault kits (SAKs) to create an accurate accounting of holdings.
- Track kits through relevant stages of handling and processing so their status remains visible over time.
- Report kit and case status consistently and in a documented way during the period of performance.
- Identify and prioritize kits tied to cases where statutes of limitations may soon expire, and keep those cases visible through tracking and reporting.
Does NIJ expect applicants to do more than just count kits?
Yes. A central requirement is that applicants do more than simply count kits. NIJ expects applicants to actively identify and prioritize SAKs tied to cases where the ability to prosecute may soon be lost because the applicable statute or statutes of limitations are close to expiring.
What does the solicitation mean by focusing on statutes of limitations?
NIJ wants jurisdictions to surface time-sensitive cases from within the larger inventory. That means creating processes that identify cases that may be at risk of timing out, track them so they remain visible, and report specifically on their disposition during the grant period so they can be prioritized for urgent action.
What specific planning elements does NIJ require applicants to describe?
Applicants must present detailed plans describing how they will:
- Clearly identify potentially time-limited cases in their SAK inventory (cases nearing statutes of limitations).
- Implement practical methods and approaches to track those cases once identified.
- Report on the disposition of those cases during the award's period of performance.
What does NIJ mean by "detailed, operational plan"?
The solicitation emphasizes that NIJ is looking for more than aspirational statements. It expects concrete steps, tools, and workflows a jurisdiction will use to manage the inventory and ensure legally urgent cases do not get overlooked.
How does SAFE-ITR relate to other DOJ/OJP funding streams?
The solicitation notes that multiple other Office of Justice Programs (OJP) funding streams support sexual assault evidence testing. Because of that, SAFE-ITR is positioned specifically as an inventory/tracking/reporting program rather than a testing program, with the intent that time-sensitive cases can be identified and then prioritized for testing using other funding streams or existing resources.
Who is eligible to apply for SAFE-ITR (FY 2019)?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments. The solicitation also references additional eligibility detail, which would be found in the full solicitation.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The program is run by the Department of Justice (DOJ) through the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
Is SAFE-ITR a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program.
What is the opportunity number for this solicitation?
The opportunity number is NIJ 2019 15528.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 16.741.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development activities.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making about four awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to $1,000,000 per award.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on March 20, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was May 20, 2019.
What is the core outcome SAFE-ITR is trying to achieve for jurisdictions?
The program is designed to help jurisdictions establish or strengthen infrastructure for SAK inventory management and status reporting, and to create a clear mechanism to flag and monitor cases at risk of timing out under statutes of limitations so they can be prioritized for testing through other available resources.
Why does the program emphasize transparency and accountability?
Because the program is fundamentally about producing a clear, accurate picture of SAK holdings and case status. By inventorying kits, tracking them through handling and processing stages, and reporting status consistently, jurisdictions can better document where kits are, what actions have occurred, and what still needs to happen.
Does the program require reporting specifically on time-sensitive cases?
Yes. The solicitation indicates applicants must ensure time-sensitive cases (those nearing statutes of limitations) are specifically addressed in reporting throughout the grant period, including reporting on their disposition during the period of performance.
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