[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 18, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 27011] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-12400] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Justice [OJP (NIJ)-1227] RIN 1121-ZB60 Announcement of the Availability of the National Institute of Justice Solicitation for Basic Research on Violence Against Women AGENCY: National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Justice. ACTION: Notice of Solicitation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Announcement of the availability of the National Institute of Justice solicitation ``Basic Research on Violence Against Women.'' DATES: Due date for receipt of proposals is close of business June 25, 1999. ADDRESSES: National Institute of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the solicitation, please call NCJRS 1-800-851-3420. For general information about application procedures for solicitations, please call the U.S. Department of Justice Response Center 1-800-421-6770. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority This action is authorized under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, sections 201-03, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3721-23 (1994). Background The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is soliciting proposals for basic research addressing violence against women. Violence against women includes family and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and violence committed by acquaintances and strangers. NIJ anticipates awarding up to 6 grants with a funding total of $1,250,000. The duration and the budget for proposed evaluations should be justified by factors such as the complexity of the design, the number of sites, and the size of the sample. Interested organizations should call the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) at 1-800-851-3420 to obtain a copy of ``Basic Research on Violence Against Women'' (refer to document no. SL000350). For World Wide Web access, connect to either NIJ at http:// www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/funding.htm, or the NCJRS Justice Information Center at http://www.ncjrs.org/fedgrant.htm#nij. Jeremy Travis, Director, National Institute of Justice. [FR Doc. 99-12400 Filed 5-17-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-P