Opportunity Information: Apply for 13CS19
Apply for 13CS19
- 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 "Support Services for Community Services Division Networks" 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 3, 2013 and posted on Jul 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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:
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) offered this discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 13CS19) to support the day-to-day coordination and documentation needs of its Community Services Division (CSD) sponsored networks. These networks are organized groups that NIC uses to stay connected to the community corrections field and to respond to the practical needs of practitioners by convening defined member groups. The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected awardee would not just deliver services independently, but would work closely and collaboratively with NIC staff, particularly the Community Services Division, throughout the project period.
The project period was set for 18 months and was required to begin no later than September 15, 2013. Over that timeframe, the awardee would support multiple CSD networks that typically meet twice per fiscal year. In total, the work could involve supporting up to ten network meetings across the period of performance. The core purpose was to provide consistent administrative and reporting support to network managers so the meetings produce usable records, clear follow-up, and field-relevant takeaways rather than informal discussions that are hard to translate into action.
The scope of work focused on hands-on meeting support and post-meeting deliverables. Key tasks included attending network meetings and producing accurate meeting minutes, assisting the network manager with logistical or administrative needs tied to each meeting, and preparing written products in two forms: a summary report tailored for network participants and a more detailed report intended for the network manager. In addition to meeting-by-meeting documentation, the awardee was also expected to look across all networks and produce a quarterly "Hot Topics" report that synthesizes emerging themes, recurring issues, or notable developments that could benefit the broader community corrections field. The announcement also anticipated other related administrative duties as needed to support the functioning of each network meeting.
Eligibility was broad. NIC indicated that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team could apply as long as they had relevant expertise in the areas described, reflecting the practical and support-oriented nature of the work rather than a requirement for a specific institutional type. The opportunity was listed under CFDA 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development) and did not require cost sharing or matching funds. NIC expected to make one award.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted July 3, 2013, with an application closing date of July 30, 2013, and it was archived on August 29, 2013. The notice did not specify an award ceiling or floor (both shown as 0), which typically indicates that applicants needed to consult the full announcement or agency guidance for budget expectations. Applicants seeking the full details were directed to an NIC Community site link, and the contact provided for access issues was Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484. Overall, the grant was essentially aimed at strengthening the operational backbone of NIC's community corrections networks by ensuring meetings are well supported, well documented, and translated into clear, shareable outputs that help inform the field.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), Funding Opportunity Number 13CS19, to support the day-to-day coordination and documentation needs of NIC's Community Services Division (CSD) sponsored networks.
What are NIC CSD sponsored networks?
They are organized groups that NIC uses to stay connected to the community corrections field and to respond to practical needs of practitioners by convening defined member groups.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to provide consistent administrative and reporting support so network meetings produce usable records, clear follow-up, and field-relevant takeaways, rather than informal discussions that are difficult to translate into action.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is a cooperative agreement. This means the awardee would work closely and collaboratively with NIC staff, particularly the Community Services Division, throughout the project period rather than operating independently.
How long is the project period?
The project period is 18 months.
When did the project need to begin?
The project was required to begin no later than September 15, 2013.
How many network meetings could the awardee be expected to support?
Over the 18-month period of performance, the work could involve supporting up to ten network meetings.
How often do the networks typically meet?
The networks typically meet twice per fiscal year.
What are the core tasks the awardee would perform at or around meetings?
Key tasks include attending network meetings, producing accurate meeting minutes, assisting the network manager with logistical or administrative needs tied to each meeting, and completing required written products after each meeting.
Is attending the network meetings part of the required work?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes attending network meetings as part of providing hands-on meeting support and documentation.
What written deliverables are required after each meeting?
The awardee would prepare two written products: (1) a summary report tailored for network participants and (2) a more detailed report intended for the network manager.
What are meeting minutes expected to be like?
The opportunity calls for accurate meeting minutes so that the meeting outcomes can be translated into usable records and clear follow-up actions.
What is the "Hot Topics" report?
It is a quarterly report that synthesizes emerging themes, recurring issues, or notable developments identified across all supported networks, with the intent of benefiting the broader community corrections field.
How often is the "Hot Topics" report due?
The announcement specifies it as a quarterly report.
Are there additional duties beyond meeting support and reporting?
Yes. The announcement anticipates other related administrative duties as needed to support the functioning of each network meeting.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team may apply, as long as they have relevant expertise in the areas described.
Does the opportunity require a specific institutional type (for example, only nonprofits or only universities)?
No. The eligibility language indicates that many applicant types may apply, reflecting the support-oriented nature of the work rather than limiting eligibility to a specific institution type.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. NIC indicated that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
How many awards did NIC expect to make?
NIC expected to make one award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 3, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 30, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 29, 2013.
Was a funding ceiling or floor stated in the notice?
No. The notice showed an award ceiling and award floor of 0, which typically indicates applicants needed to consult the full announcement or agency guidance for budget expectations.
Where were applicants directed to find full details?
Applicants seeking full details were directed to an NIC Community site link referenced in the announcement.
Who was listed as the contact for access issues?
The contact for access issues was Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484.
Which NIC office would the awardee work with most closely?
The awardee would work closely with NIC staff, particularly the Community Services Division (CSD).
What is the overall aim of this grant?
The grant is aimed at strengthening the operational backbone of NIC's community corrections networks by ensuring meetings are well supported, well documented, and translated into clear, shareable outputs that help inform the field.
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