Opportunity Information: Apply for 20PR03
The Justice Involved Women: Developing an Agency Wide Approach Curriculum Update and Pilot opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20PR03) is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC), U.S. Department of Justice, cooperative agreement aimed at updating and piloting a structured training curriculum for justice agencies that serve women. The overall goal is to strengthen an agency-wide approach to policy, practice, and leadership related to women involved in the justice system by training small, cross-functional teams of decision-makers who can drive change when they return to their home organizations.
The program is built as a three-phase, blended learning experience that combines independent pre-work, live instruction, and post-training implementation support. It is designed specifically for teams of three to four participants per agency, typically organizational and agency leaders who develop and implement policy and practice and who also provide leadership, supervision, and direction to staff working with justice-involved women. Rather than training individuals in isolation, the model emphasizes team participation so agencies can leave with a shared framework, a coordinated plan, and internal alignment to carry the work forward.
Phase 1 is completed before the in-person classroom component and focuses on preparing participants for the live training. This phase includes assigned readings, surveys, and online learning activities, and may also incorporate webinars. The intent is to establish a common baseline of knowledge and gather information that can be used to tailor the classroom experience and measure learning needs. Built into the overall program requirements are both program and participant evaluations, meaning the awardee is expected not only to deliver training content but also to assess effectiveness and participant outcomes across the different stages of the curriculum.
Phase 2 is the on-site, classroom-based training delivered over approximately 2.5 days. This portion concentrates on intensive learning, practical application, and team-based planning, with the expectation that participants will translate what they learn into a concrete approach suitable for their agency context. The classroom setting is meant to provide structured instruction and guided collaboration so teams can refine their understanding of an agency-wide strategy and begin shaping an actionable plan.
Phase 3 extends the training into implementation through time-limited, remote coaching sessions. After teams return home, they receive follow-up coaching and support from an assigned faculty coach. The coaching is focused on helping each participant team develop, finalize, and deliver a proposed agency plan to their leadership. This phase is designed to bridge the common gap between training and real-world adoption by providing structured accountability, troubleshooting, and expert guidance while teams work through internal approvals and rollout considerations.
Administratively, the award is offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 16.601, indicating that NIC expects substantial involvement and collaboration during the project. The opportunity category and funding activity category are listed as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement. The anticipated funding is up to $78,500 (award ceiling) with one expected award. The opportunity was created June 5, 2020, and originally closed August 4, 2020. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with specifics intended to be clarified in the eligibility section of the full solicitation.Apply for 20PR03
- The Department of Justice, 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 "Justice Involved Women: Developing an Agency Wide Approach Curriculum Update and Pilot" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.601.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 05, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 04, 2020. (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 $78,500.00 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).
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What is this grant opportunity?
The Justice Involved Women: Developing an Agency Wide Approach Curriculum Update and Pilot opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20PR03) is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC), U.S. Department of Justice, cooperative agreement focused on updating and piloting a structured training curriculum for justice agencies that serve women involved in the justice system.
What is the main goal of the project?
The overall goal is to strengthen an agency-wide approach to policy, practice, and leadership related to women involved in the justice system by training small, cross-functional teams of decision-makers who can drive change when they return to their home organizations.
What kind of award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 16.601. A cooperative agreement indicates NIC expects substantial involvement and collaboration during the project.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), within the U.S. Department of Justice.
What activities does the project support?
The project supports updating and piloting a structured training curriculum, delivering the training through a blended learning model, and providing post-training coaching support to help participating agencies develop and deliver an agency plan to leadership.
How is the training structured?
The program is structured as a three-phase, blended learning experience that combines independent pre-work, live classroom instruction, and post-training implementation support through remote coaching.
What happens in Phase 1?
Phase 1 is completed before the in-person classroom component and focuses on preparing participants for the live training. It includes assigned readings, surveys, and online learning activities, and may also incorporate webinars. This phase is meant to establish a baseline of knowledge and gather information to tailor the classroom experience and measure learning needs.
What happens in Phase 2?
Phase 2 is an on-site, classroom-based training delivered over approximately 2.5 days. It focuses on intensive learning, practical application, and team-based planning so teams can translate what they learn into a concrete approach suitable for their agency context.
What happens in Phase 3?
Phase 3 extends the training into implementation through time-limited, remote coaching sessions. After teams return to their agencies, they receive follow-up coaching from an assigned faculty coach to help develop, finalize, and deliver a proposed agency plan to their leadership.
Who is the training designed for?
The training is designed for teams from justice agencies that serve women involved in the justice system, particularly organizational and agency leaders who develop and implement policy and practice and who provide leadership, supervision, and direction to staff working with justice-involved women.
How many participants should each agency send?
The model is designed for teams of three to four participants per agency.
Why does the program focus on teams instead of individuals?
Rather than training individuals in isolation, the model emphasizes team participation so agencies can leave with a shared framework, a coordinated plan, and internal alignment to carry the work forward.
What is expected at the end of the training and coaching?
By the end of the process, teams are expected to develop, finalize, and deliver a proposed agency plan to their leadership, supported by the training content and the follow-up coaching.
Does the project include evaluation requirements?
Yes. Built into the overall program requirements are both program and participant evaluations. The awardee is expected to deliver training content and assess effectiveness and participant outcomes across the different stages of the curriculum.
How long is the in-person classroom portion?
The on-site, classroom-based training (Phase 2) is delivered over approximately 2.5 days.
What does "blended learning" mean in this program?
In this program, blended learning means combining independent pre-work (such as readings, surveys, and online activities), live classroom instruction, and remote coaching support after the in-person training.
What is the anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated funding is up to $78,500, which is listed as the award ceiling.
How many awards does NIC expect to make?
NIC anticipates making one award.
What are the opportunity and funding activity categories?
The opportunity category and funding activity category are listed as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number (FON)?
The funding opportunity number is 20PR03.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on June 5, 2020, and it originally closed on August 4, 2020.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." Specific eligibility details are intended to be clarified in the eligibility section of the full solicitation.
What does CFDA 16.601 refer to?
CFDA 16.601 is the program identifier associated with this cooperative agreement and indicates the award is administered through NIC.
What does NIC's "substantial involvement" imply for the awardee?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, NIC expects to be actively involved and to collaborate with the awardee during the project, rather than operating as a hands-off funder.
Is the coaching in Phase 3 in-person or remote?
The Phase 3 coaching sessions are remote and time-limited.
What is the purpose of the post-training coaching?
The coaching is intended to bridge the gap between training and real-world adoption by providing structured accountability, troubleshooting, and expert guidance while teams work through internal approvals and rollout considerations.
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