Description of the Need: What critical issue or problem is the applicant proposing to address? Must identify how funding will directly address a precipitous or extraordinary increase in violent firearm-related crime, including violent crime rate, number of non-fatal shootings and homicides for past two years, population, period of increase, total firearm violence, explanation of need, supporting data, and how need relates to NOFO purpose.

Project Goals and Objectives: How will the proposed project address the need identified and address the purpose of the NOFO? Include project goals reflecting CGIC business model implementation/improvement, project objectives detailing measurable outcomes such as increased clearance rates, and how goals/objectives relate to NOFO goals.

Project Design and Implementation: How will the applicant implement project activities that meet the goals and objectives? Include specific activities, implementation of CGIC business model (collecting ballistic evidence, utilizing NIBIN/eTrace, establishing investigative teams, etc.), delivery timeline, staffing, participants, and deliverables.

Capabilities and Competencies: What administrative and technical capacity does the applicant bring? Include description of capacity to deliver project and collect performance data, description of relevant prior/current projects, and summary of team members' relevant experience.