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- The National Institute of Corrections in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing a Method for Conducting an Internal Evaluation of Gender Informed Policy and Practice" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.601 CorrectionsTraining and Staff Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2011 and posted on Jul 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2011. (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 $120,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An eligible applicant is any state or general unit of government, private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team with expertise in the described areas. Applicants must have demonstrated ability to implement a project of this size and scope.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) offered this discretionary cooperative agreement to fund the creation and testing of a practical, gender-informed internal evaluation method that correctional agencies can use to review how well their policies and day-to-day practices serve justice-involved women. The project period is 18 months, and the intent is to produce a tool that is short enough to be usable by busy agencies, but still detailed and evidence-based, drawing directly from gender-informed research and established evidence-based correctional practices. The methodology is meant to help an agency quickly diagnose where it currently stands, identify gaps, and start mapping out the organizational changes needed to better meet outcomes for women.
A central requirement is that the evaluation method cover a wide range of operational domains rather than focusing narrowly on programming. NIC expects the tool to address areas such as leadership and agency culture, collaboration with outside partners, management and operations, the use of sanctions, assessment and case planning practices, and the range and quality of programs and services. The solicitation notes that additional consideration may be given to applicants who can design the methodology so it applies across both institutional corrections (jails and prisons) and community corrections (probation, parole, community supervision), reflecting the reality that women often move between settings and face different barriers and supports at different points in the system.
Beyond assessing current policy and practice, the methodology must include supports that help an organization move from findings to action. NIC specifically calls for supplemental guidance on organizational readiness for change, along with a template that agencies can use to launch an internal strategic planning process. In other words, the deliverable is not just an assessment checklist; it is intended to function as a bridge between “here is what we do now” and “here is how we plan and sequence improvements,” including the kinds of change-management considerations that commonly derail reforms if they are not addressed upfront.
The award also funds piloting and refinement, not just development. The selected applicant is expected to test the methodology in the field using a mix of onsite work and web-based technology, gather feedback from participating organizations, and revise the tool after the pilot to improve clarity, usefulness, and feasibility. In addition, the project must include a design for a process evaluation that measures how well the methodology works in practice, such as whether staff can use it as intended, whether it produces actionable findings, and what implementation conditions affect successful use. This emphasis on process evaluation signals that NIC wants evidence that the tool is not only theoretically sound but also workable in real correctional environments.
NIC frames the end goal as giving agencies a way to (1) complete an abbreviated internal review of women-specific policies and practices and (2) begin strategic planning for the changes needed to reach agency objectives. The information generated through the methodology is also positioned as useful for several downstream purposes: supporting budget or resource requests to funders, shaping requests for external technical assistance, and strengthening internal quality assurance efforts. The awardee is expected to work closely with designated NIC staff throughout the project and to coordinate with other recognized experts who have strong practical experience with justice-involved women, which reflects the cooperative agreement structure where NIC remains actively involved in guiding the work.
Eligibility is broad, including state or local government entities, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they can show the capacity to carry out a project of this size and complexity. Applicants are expected to demonstrate deep expertise in gender-informed research and evidence-based practice for women, knowledge of organizational readiness and change, strategic planning, and process evaluation methods. NIC also requires substantial familiarity with the realities of operating women’s correctional facilities and with issues facing women under community supervision, as well as an informed understanding of women’s risks, needs, strengths, and resilience factors. Applicants must provide concrete examples of leading project design and implementation, show they can collaborate effectively with other field experts, and demonstrate the ability to run web-based events, which is important given the pilot’s hybrid onsite and online approach.
Key administrative details include Funding Opportunity Number 11AD04 under CFDA 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development), with one expected award, an award ceiling of $120,000, and no cost sharing requirement. The opportunity was posted July 19, 2011, with an application deadline of August 24, 2011, and it was archived the next day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this NIC funding opportunity trying to accomplish?
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is funding the creation and testing of a practical, gender-informed internal evaluation method that correctional agencies can use to review how well their policies and day-to-day practices serve justice-involved women. The goal is a short, usable, evidence-based tool that helps agencies diagnose their current status, identify gaps, and begin planning organizational changes to improve outcomes for women.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement. That structure means the awardee is expected to work closely with designated NIC staff throughout the project, with NIC remaining actively involved in guiding the work.
How long is the project period?
The project period is 18 months.
How many awards does NIC expect to make?
NIC expects to make one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $120,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing requirement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 11AD04. The CFDA program is 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state or local government entities, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they can demonstrate the capacity to carry out a project of this size and complexity.
What is the main deliverable NIC wants?
The main deliverable is a practical internal evaluation methodology that is brief enough for busy agencies to use, but still detailed and grounded in gender-informed research and established evidence-based correctional practices. It is intended to support an abbreviated internal review of women-specific policies and practices and help agencies begin strategic planning for improvements.
Does the tool focus only on programs and services?
No. A central requirement is that the evaluation method cover a wide range of operational domains rather than focusing narrowly on programming.
What operational domains does NIC expect the methodology to cover?
NIC expects the tool to address areas such as leadership and agency culture, collaboration with outside partners, management and operations, the use of sanctions, assessment and case planning practices, and the range and quality of programs and services.
Does NIC want the method to work in both facilities and community supervision settings?
Yes, and the solicitation notes that additional consideration may be given to applicants who design the methodology so it applies across both institutional corrections (jails and prisons) and community corrections (probation, parole, community supervision).
Why is cross-setting applicability emphasized?
The solicitation points to the reality that women often move between institutional and community settings and may face different barriers and supports at different points in the system.
Is the deliverable only an assessment checklist?
No. NIC is clear that the deliverable is intended to function as a bridge between assessment findings and organizational action. It should help agencies move from "here is what we do now" to "here is how we plan and sequence improvements," including change-management considerations that can derail reforms if ignored.
What additional supports must be included to help agencies act on the findings?
The methodology must include supplemental guidance on organizational readiness for change, along with a template that agencies can use to launch an internal strategic planning process.
Does the project include piloting and refinement?
Yes. The award funds not just development but also piloting and refinement. The selected applicant is expected to test the methodology in the field, gather feedback from participating organizations, and revise the tool after the pilot to improve clarity, usefulness, and feasibility.
How is the pilot expected to be conducted?
The pilot is expected to use a mix of onsite work and web-based technology.
What kind of evaluation does NIC require as part of the project?
The project must include a design for a process evaluation that measures how well the methodology works in practice. Examples noted include whether staff can use it as intended, whether it produces actionable findings, and what implementation conditions affect successful use.
What does NIC mean by "process evaluation" in this context?
Based on the solicitation, it refers to evaluating the practicality and real-world performance of the methodology (for example, usability by staff, whether outputs are actionable, and what conditions support or hinder successful implementation), not just whether the tool is theoretically sound.
What outcomes is NIC hoping agencies will achieve by using the tool?
NIC frames the end goal as giving agencies a way to complete an abbreviated internal review of women-specific policies and practices and begin strategic planning for the changes needed to reach agency objectives related to better outcomes for justice-involved women.
How else can the information produced by the methodology be used?
The solicitation notes several downstream uses, including supporting budget or resource requests to funders, shaping requests for external technical assistance, and strengthening internal quality assurance efforts.
What expertise does NIC expect applicants to demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate deep expertise in gender-informed research and evidence-based practice for women, knowledge of organizational readiness and change, strategic planning, and process evaluation methods.
What practical experience should applicants be familiar with?
NIC requires substantial familiarity with the realities of operating women’s correctional facilities and with issues facing women under community supervision, as well as an informed understanding of women’s risks, needs, strengths, and resilience factors.
What should applicants show about their past work?
Applicants must provide concrete examples of leading project design and implementation, show they can collaborate effectively with other field experts, and demonstrate the ability to run web-based events (important given the hybrid onsite and online approach to piloting).
Will the awardee need to coordinate with other experts?
Yes. The awardee is expected to coordinate with other recognized experts who have strong practical experience with justice-involved women, in addition to working closely with NIC staff.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on July 19, 2011, and the application deadline was August 24, 2011.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The listing indicates it was archived the day after the application deadline, which signals the submission window has closed for that posting.
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