NIJ is soliciting applications for CSSI funding in five
categories. The first three categories are focused on developing knowledge
about what works to make schools safe using a tiered evidence approach. The
tiered evidence framework is based on a continuum of evidence that builds from
early stage evaluations of innovative programs to highly rigorous evaluations
of programs that are ready to scale-up. Increasing amounts of funding are
awarded to programs of research according to their level of evidence effectiveness.
In recent years, multiple federal grant making agencies (e.g., Department of
Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor) have
used tiered evidence frameworks to build increasingly rigorous evidence on the
effectiveness of youth programs.
The three categories focused on developing knowledge through
this tiered evidence approach are:
• Developing
Novel and Innovative School Safety Programs, Practices, and Strategies
• Demonstration,
Evaluation and Validation Tests for School Safety
• Expanding
the use of Effective Interventions through Scaling-up
This solicitation will also include funding categories to
support research on causes and consequences of school safety issues as well as
assessments of school safety issues in tribal communities.
• Research on
School Safety
• Understanding
School Safety in Tribal Schools
Applications should feature close coordination involving
state education agencies (SEAs) or local education agencies (LEAs) (including
public charter schools that are recognized as LEAs) and a researcher or
research organization that has considerable experience conducting research and
evaluation, preferably, in school settings. NIJ recommends that the research
organization serve as the applicant and make one or more subawards to
participating SEAs or LEAs.
The deadline for applications under this funding opportunity
is March 24.
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