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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 "Gender Informed Research (Women) Enhanced Approaches to Project Development" 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 Jun 7, 2013 and posted on Jun 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual or team with expertise in the described areas.
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Opportunity Summary:
Gender Informed Research (Women) Enhanced Approaches to Project Development (Funding Opportunity Number 13CS12) is a discretionary National Institute of Corrections (NIC) cooperative agreement aimed at strengthening how the corrections field understands and responds to the needs of justice-involved women. The core purpose is not simply to produce another standalone report, but to pull together a focused working group that can pinpoint the most important areas of gender-informed knowledge and use that foundation to shape both a future NIC research agenda and a practical project concept that NIC can integrate into its broader initiatives. In plain terms, NIC is looking for a partner who can help define what the field most needs to know about women in corrections, and then translate that into a structured direction for research, policy, and practice.
The award is designed as an 18-month cooperative agreement, meaning the selected applicant would work in close collaboration with NIC rather than operating at arm's length. The project was expected to begin no later than September 15, 2013, and it is explicitly described as a collaborative venture with NIC's Community Services Division. The major work activity described in the announcement is convening and facilitating a working group, then synthesizing research and theory into usable deliverables that can guide decision-making. While the notice does not list a specific dollar amount (award ceiling and floor are both shown as 0), it does indicate that NIC anticipated making one award and that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
The substance of the work centers on "gender-informed" approaches specific to women across correctional settings, including jails, prisons, and community corrections. The emphasis is on identifying key knowledge areas that matter for this population and that can improve both system outcomes (how agencies perform, allocate resources, and implement programs) and individual outcomes (how women fare while incarcerated, on supervision, and during reentry). The expectation is that the selected partner will ground the recommendations and products in research and theory, then package them in a way that NIC can use internally to shape initiatives and that the larger field can use as guidance for implementation. This suggests deliverables that are both analytic (summaries of evidence, identification of gaps, proposed research priorities) and applied (a defined project concept and guidance targeted to policymakers and practitioners).
The intended audience is intentionally broad, which signals that NIC wants outputs that can travel across multiple parts of the corrections ecosystem. That includes practitioners and leaders in institutional and community corrections, researchers and academics, other federal agencies, and state and local stakeholders involved in policy and program decisions. Because the working group is meant to inform a future research agenda and define a project for integration into NIC initiatives, the ideal output would likely help create a shared vocabulary and set of priorities that different stakeholders can align around, rather than recommendations that only fit one type of facility or one specific jurisdiction.
Eligibility is also broad. NIC opened the competition to public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they have expertise relevant to the described work. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development), which fits the practical orientation of the project: even though it is research-informed, it is ultimately aimed at improving training, guidance, and operational practice within corrections. The application window for this specific solicitation ran from June 7, 2013 (posted/created) to July 9, 2013 (closing), with an archive date of August 8, 2013.
For applicants that time period, the announcement essentially called for a partner capable of organizing expert input, managing a structured consensus-building process, and translating complex research into field-ready products. The contact listed for access or administrative assistance was Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Gender Informed Research (Women) Enhanced Approaches to Project Development, Funding Opportunity Number 13CS12.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What type of award is it?
It is an 18-month cooperative agreement, which means the selected partner is expected to work closely with NIC rather than operating independently.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to strengthen how the corrections field understands and responds to the needs of justice-involved women by convening a focused working group to identify the most important gender-informed knowledge areas, and then using that foundation to help shape a future NIC research agenda and a practical project concept NIC can integrate into its broader initiatives.
Is NIC looking for a standalone research report?
No. The opportunity specifically emphasizes that the goal is not simply to produce another standalone report. The emphasis is on convening and facilitating a working group and translating research and theory into usable deliverables that guide NIC decision-making and field implementation.
What are the major activities expected under the award?
The major work activity described is convening and facilitating a working group, then synthesizing research and theory into deliverables that NIC can use to shape initiatives and that the field can use as implementation guidance.
What kinds of deliverables does NIC appear to be seeking?
Based on the description, deliverables are expected to be both analytic and applied, such as:
- Identification of the most important gender-informed knowledge areas related to women in corrections
- Summaries of relevant research and theory
- Identification of knowledge gaps and proposed research priorities to inform an NIC research agenda
- A defined, practical project concept that NIC can integrate into broader NIC initiatives
- Field-relevant guidance packaged for policymakers and practitioners
What correctional settings are included in the scope?
The scope explicitly includes women across correctional settings, including jails, prisons, and community corrections.
What does "gender-informed" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, "gender-informed" refers to approaches specific to women in corrections, emphasizing knowledge and guidance that can improve outcomes for women and improve how systems respond to their needs across custody, supervision, and reentry.
What outcomes is this project intended to improve?
The opportunity points to improving both:
- System outcomes (for example, how agencies perform, allocate resources, and implement programs)
- Individual outcomes (for example, how women fare while incarcerated, on supervision, and during reentry)
Which NIC office or division is the project associated with?
The opportunity describes the work as a collaborative venture with NIC's Community Services Division.
How many awards did NIC anticipate making?
NIC anticipated making one award.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The notice does not provide a specific dollar amount. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as 0, so the amount is not specified in the provided information.
When was the project expected to begin?
The project was expected to begin no later than September 15, 2013.
What were the key dates for the application window?
The solicitation was posted/created on June 7, 2013 and closed on July 9, 2013. The archive date is listed as August 8, 2013.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they have expertise relevant to the described work.
What skills or capabilities would an applicant need to be competitive (based on the description)?
The announcement calls for a partner capable of:
- Organizing expert input
- Managing a structured, consensus-building process through a working group
- Translating complex research and theory into practical, field-ready products
Who is the intended audience for the project outputs?
The intended audience is broad and includes practitioners and leaders in institutional and community corrections, researchers and academics, other federal agencies, and state and local stakeholders involved in policy and program decisions.
Why does the opportunity emphasize a broad intended audience?
The description suggests NIC wants outputs that can be used across the corrections ecosystem and help create a shared vocabulary and set of priorities that multiple stakeholder groups can align around, rather than recommendations limited to a single facility type or jurisdiction.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 16.601, titled Corrections Training and Staff Development.
How does CFDA 16.601 relate to this project?
While the work is research-informed, it is intended to be practical and usable for improving guidance, training, and operational practice within corrections, which aligns with Corrections Training and Staff Development.
Who is the contact person listed for administrative assistance?
The contact listed is Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, reachable at 202-353-0484.
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