Opportunity Information: Apply for 12CS19
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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 "Women Offenders Developing an Agencywide Approach" 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 28, 2012 and posted on Jun 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2012. (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 $50,000.00 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 Women Offenders Developing an Agencywide Approach grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 12CS19) was offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) as a discretionary cooperative agreement to support the implementation of an 18-month blended learning training program focused on women offenders. The effort was designed to be carried out in close partnership with NIC, specifically its Community Services Division, meaning the selected awardee would not operate independently but would coordinate closely with NIC staff on major elements of planning, development, delivery, and project execution. In practical terms, this type of cooperative agreement signals substantial federal involvement in the work, with the awardee expected to collaborate continuously with NIC to ensure the training aligns with NIC goals, standards, and correctional field needs.
The central purpose of the project was to deliver blended learning training for correctional agencies and stakeholders working with women offenders, with an emphasis on developing an agencywide approach. Blended learning generally refers to a structured mix of online or technology-based instruction and in-person training components, allowing agencies to combine flexibility and scalability with hands-on application. The training focus suggests an intent to help agencies move beyond isolated programs and instead align policy, operations, and supervision practices around evidence-based and gender-responsive approaches for women in jails, prisons, and community supervision settings.
NIC set clear expectations for applicant qualifications. At a minimum, applicants needed to demonstrate deep expertise in evidence-based, gender-responsive research and the real-world policy and operational practices associated with managing women in correctional environments across custody and community supervision. Applicants also needed to show they understood what it takes to prepare for and deliver a blended learning curriculum to correctional audiences and related stakeholders, which typically involves instructional design, adult learning principles, facilitation planning, and adapting content to different agency roles and contexts. In addition, NIC required specific examples showing the applicant had successfully directed similar projects using blended learning, indicating that prior, relevant project leadership and implementation experience was a core selection factor. Finally, applicants needed to demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with correctional leadership and stakeholder groups, reflecting that the program would likely require buy-in from decision-makers and coordination across multiple parts of an agency or system.
The opportunity anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of $50,000 and no stated award floor. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing barriers for applicants that might not have additional funds to contribute. The associated CFDA number was 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development), which places the project squarely within workforce development and training assistance for corrections rather than direct service delivery or construction-type activities.
Eligibility was broad and inclusive. NIC indicated that eligible applicants could include state or local units of government, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they had expertise in the required subject areas and could demonstrate the capacity to implement a project of this size and scope. This wide eligibility suggests NIC was prioritizing specialized expertise and proven capability over organizational type, opening the door to consultants, academic partners, nonprofit training organizations, and government entities alike.
Key dates show this was a time-limited, archived opportunity. It was posted and created on June 28, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 15, 2012, and an archive date of August 16, 2012. NIC also referenced a full announcement available on its website and provided a contact for access issues: Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484 (noted for technical assistance only).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Women Offenders Developing an Agencywide Approach.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 12CS19.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What type of funding instrument is this?
It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a standard grant where the awardee operates independently.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates substantial federal involvement. The selected awardee was expected to coordinate closely with NIC staff on major elements of planning, development, delivery, and project execution to ensure the work aligns with NIC goals and standards.
Which part of NIC was expected to be the primary partner on the project?
The project was designed to be carried out in close partnership with NIC, specifically its Community Services Division.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to support implementation of an 18-month blended learning training program focused on women offenders, with an emphasis on helping agencies develop an agencywide approach.
How long was the training program expected to run?
The training program was designed as an 18-month effort.
What does "blended learning" mean in this opportunity?
In this context, blended learning refers to a structured mix of online or technology-based instruction and in-person training components, combining flexibility and scalability with hands-on application.
Who was the training intended for?
The training was intended for correctional agencies and stakeholders working with women offenders.
What does "developing an agencywide approach" imply?
The focus suggests helping agencies move beyond isolated programs and instead align policy, operations, and supervision practices around evidence-based and gender-responsive approaches for women in correctional settings.
What settings related to women offenders were included?
The scope referenced women in jails, prisons, and community supervision settings.
What subject-matter expertise did applicants need to demonstrate?
Applicants needed to show deep expertise in evidence-based, gender-responsive research and the policy and operational practices for managing women in correctional environments across custody and community supervision.
What experience did applicants need related to training delivery?
Applicants needed to demonstrate they understood what it takes to prepare for and deliver a blended learning curriculum to correctional audiences and stakeholders, including areas such as instructional design, adult learning principles, facilitation planning, and adapting content to different agency roles and contexts.
Did applicants need to provide examples of similar past work?
Yes. NIC required specific examples showing the applicant had successfully directed similar blended learning projects, indicating prior relevant leadership and implementation experience was a key selection factor.
Was collaboration with correctional leadership considered important?
Yes. Applicants needed to demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with correctional leadership and stakeholder groups, reflecting the need for buy-in and coordination across parts of an agency or system.
How many awards did NIC expect to make?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $50,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No award floor was stated.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development).
What does the CFDA classification indicate about the project?
It places the project within workforce development and training assistance for corrections, rather than direct service delivery or construction-type activities.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. NIC indicated eligible applicants could include state or local units of government, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they had the required expertise and capacity.
Did organizational type matter for eligibility?
The opportunity emphasized that NIC was prioritizing specialized expertise and proven capability over organizational type, opening the door to a wide range of applicant categories.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted and created on June 28, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 15, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is archived. The archive date was August 16, 2012.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
NIC referenced a full announcement available on its website.
Who was the contact person listed, and what was the contact for?
The contact listed was Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484. The contact was noted for technical assistance only related to access issues.
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