Opportunity Information: Apply for 09PEI25

  • 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 "The Norval Morris Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.602 CorrectionsResearch and Evaluation and Policy Formulation.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Apr 7, 2009 and posted on Apr 7, 2009.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 8, 2009. (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 Norval Morris Project grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09PEI25) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) to support a 12-month effort starting in May 2009. The purpose is to continue NIC's Norval Morris Project, an initiative created by the NIC Advisory Board after the death of Dr. Norval Morris in February 2004. Dr. Morris helped establish NIC more than three decades earlier and served as a longstanding, influential member of the Advisory Board. The project is meant to honor his legacy by advancing the same practical, research-driven approach to improving corrections policy and practice that he championed.

The core idea behind the project is that corrections as a field often fails to make full, effective use of existing research and evaluation. Dr. Morris saw this gap not only as a technical problem but as a real-world barrier to better outcomes, because promising findings and tested innovations frequently do not reach the people who can implement them. A major emphasis of the project, reflecting his interests, is dissemination: building workable models and strategies that speed up how research-based innovations, knowledge, and ideas circulate throughout the corrections community. In other words, the project is less about producing research in isolation and more about getting credible, useful evidence into the hands of practitioners and decision-makers in ways that encourage adoption and collaboration.

From an administrative standpoint, NIC expects to make one award under CFDA 16.602 (Corrections Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation). The funding activity is described as research and evaluation as it relates to corrections, with a focus on communicating and spreading evidence-informed practices on topics of high importance to the field. The award ceiling and floor are listed as 0, which typically signals that applicants should rely on the full announcement for budget parameters and scope details rather than assuming a standard range from the summary listing. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which lowers the barrier for participation by organizations or individuals that may not have outside funds to contribute.

Eligibility is broad. NIC indicates that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team may apply, as long as they have expertise relevant to the work described. This makes the opportunity accessible to universities, nonprofit research groups, consulting teams, practitioner-researcher partnerships, or even qualified individuals with a strong background in corrections research, evaluation, knowledge translation, or related dissemination methods.

Key dates for this opportunity include a posting date of April 7, 2009, and a closing date of May 8, 2009 (with an archive date of June 7, 2009). The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means NIC anticipates substantial involvement in the project beyond what is typical in a standard grant, such as active collaboration, guidance, or coordination during the project period. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, NIC provided a point of contact: Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484.

Norval Morris Project Grant (Funding Opportunity Number 09PEI25) - FAQs

What is the Norval Morris Project grant opportunity (09PEI25)?

The Norval Morris Project grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09PEI25) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). It supports a 12-month effort starting in May 2009 to continue NIC's Norval Morris Project.

Who is offering this funding opportunity?

This opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).

What is the purpose of the Norval Morris Project?

The purpose is to continue NIC's Norval Morris Project, an initiative created by the NIC Advisory Board to honor the legacy of Dr. Norval Morris by advancing a practical, research-driven approach to improving corrections policy and practice.

Why is the project named after Dr. Norval Morris?

The project was created after Dr. Norval Morris died in February 2004. Dr. Morris helped establish NIC more than three decades earlier and served as a longstanding, influential member of the NIC Advisory Board. The project is intended to honor his legacy.

What problem in the corrections field does this project aim to address?

The project addresses the gap between existing research and its effective use in corrections policy and practice. It reflects the concern that promising findings and tested innovations often do not reach the people who can implement them, which becomes a barrier to better outcomes.

Is this project focused on producing new research or on using existing research?

Based on the description, the project places major emphasis on dissemination and knowledge transfer. It is less about producing research in isolation and more about getting credible, useful evidence into the hands of practitioners and decision-makers in ways that encourage adoption and collaboration.

What does "dissemination" mean in the context of this opportunity?

Dissemination refers to building workable models and strategies that speed up how research-based innovations, knowledge, and ideas circulate throughout the corrections community, supporting broader awareness and practical adoption.

How many awards does NIC expect to make?

NIC expects to make one award under this opportunity.

What type of award instrument is used for this opportunity?

The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.

What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?

A cooperative agreement generally indicates that NIC anticipates substantial involvement in the project beyond what is typical in a standard grant, such as active collaboration, guidance, or coordination during the project period.

How long is the project period?

The project is described as a 12-month effort starting in May 2009.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.602 (Corrections Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation).

What kind of work does NIC describe as the focus of this funding activity?

The funding activity is described as research and evaluation related to corrections, with a focus on communicating and spreading evidence-informed practices on topics of high importance to the field.

Is there a required cost share or match?

No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is broad. NIC states that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team may apply, as long as they have expertise relevant to the work described.

Does the opportunity allow individuals or teams to apply, or only organizations?

Individuals and teams may apply, as well as public or private agencies, educational institutions, and other organizations, provided they have relevant expertise.

What kinds of applicants might be a good fit for this opportunity?

Based on the eligibility description, potential applicants could include universities, nonprofit research groups, consulting teams, practitioner-researcher partnerships, or qualified individuals with strong backgrounds in corrections research, evaluation, knowledge translation, or dissemination methods.

When was the opportunity posted, and when is it due?

The posting date is April 7, 2009, and the closing date is May 8, 2009.

What is the archive date for this opportunity?

The archive date is June 7, 2009.

What are the award floor and award ceiling amounts?

The award ceiling and award floor are listed as 0. This typically indicates that applicants should rely on the full announcement for budget parameters and scope details rather than assuming a standard range from the summary listing.

Where should applicants look for budget parameters if the ceiling and floor are listed as 0?

Applicants should refer to the full announcement for budget parameters and scope details, since the summary listing shows 0 for both the award ceiling and floor.

Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?

NIC provided a point of contact for assistance: Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484.

What is the central goal of the project in practical terms?

The central goal is to strengthen how evidence-informed practices and research-based innovations are communicated across the corrections community, helping useful findings reach practitioners and decision-makers in forms that support real-world adoption and collaboration.

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