NIJ FY 10 Communications Technology Center of Excellence

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	Federal Grant Title:	NIJ FY 10 Communications Technology Center of Excellence
	CFDA Number:	16.560
	CFDA Description:	National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants
	Federal Agency Name:	National Institute of Justice
	Category of Funding Activity:	Law Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	NIJ-2010-2396
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jan 26, 2010
	Creation Date:	Jan 29, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 12, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 12, 2010
	Archive Date:	Jun 12, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	100
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$0
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
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 seeks qualified applicants to operate the Communications Technology Center of Excellence ("the Center") within the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center System ("the NLECTC System"). Within the areas of communications-related and position-location technologies, the Center provides scientific and technical support to NIJ's research and development efforts; supports the demonstration, transfer, and adoption of appropriate technology into practice by criminal justice agencies; assists in the development and dissemination of technology guidelines and standards; and provides technology assistance, information, and support to criminal justice agencies. How to Apply: Applications will be submitted through Office of Justice Programs's Grants Management System (GMS). GMS is a Web-based, data-driven computer application that provides cradle to grave support for the application, award and management of grants at OJP. Applicants should begin the process immediately to meet the GMS registration deadline, especially if this is the first time they have used the system. Complete instructions on how to register and submit an application in GMS can be found at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/. If you experience technical difficulties at any point during this process, please e-mail GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov, or call 1-888-549-9901 (option 3), Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight eastern time, except for Federal holidays. OJP highly recommends starting the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays in the application submission by the specified deadline.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000897.pdf
Grant Announcement Contact: For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Michael Bottner, Solicitation Coordinator, at 202-514-0686 or by e-mail to michael.bottner@usdoj.gov. For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901, option 3 or via e-mail to GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov. Note: The GMS Support Hotline hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight eastern time, except for Federal holidays.
Point of contact e-mail address. [michael.bottner@usdoj.gov]
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