Opportunity Information: Apply for 20CS11
The NIC EBP Publications Revision opportunity (Funding Opportunity No. 20CS11) is a Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections cooperative agreement aimed at updating and improving select NIC evidence-based practice (EBP) resources so they better reflect current implementation science. The central idea behind the solicitation is that evidence-based programs only reliably produce the intended public safety outcomes when they are implemented well, and that community corrections agencies need practical, research-grounded guidance to build the internal conditions that make high-quality implementation possible and sustainable over time.
The opportunity is grounded in the implementation drivers framework associated with the National Implementation Research Network. NIC highlights three major categories of drivers that shape whether an innovation or intervention is adopted effectively: competency drivers, leadership drivers, and organizational drivers. Competency drivers include things like staff training, staff attitudes and beliefs, and ongoing coaching that helps staff translate training into consistent practice. Leadership drivers include both technical leadership (managing processes, structures, and operational decisions) and adaptive leadership (leading culture change, addressing resistance, and navigating complex human and organizational dynamics). Organizational drivers include system-level interventions, decision-support data systems, and facilitative administration, all of which are meant to align policies, workflows, data, and management practices with the day-to-day requirements of running EBPs as designed.
NIC is using this cooperative agreement to ensure that the publications and tools covered by the solicitation incorporate the growing research base showing that program quality and implementation fidelity are strongly tied to outcomes, including reductions in new criminal behavior among people under supervision. In other words, the revised products are expected to help agencies move beyond simply selecting an evidence-based model and instead focus on the practical steps, organizational supports, and leadership strategies needed to carry it out consistently in real-world community corrections settings.
Key administrative details include an expected single award with a maximum federal amount (award ceiling) of $90,000. The opportunity was posted on May 15, 2020, with an original closing date of July 14, 2020. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means NIC anticipates a more active partnership role than with a standard grant, often including collaboration, feedback cycles, and coordination during the development and revision of the deliverables. The activity category is listed as "Other," and eligibility is broadly listed as "Others" with additional eligibility specifics referenced in the full solicitation materials. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 16.603.Apply for 20CS11
- 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 "NIC EBP Publicatins Revision" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.603.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 15, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 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 $90,000.00 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIC EBP Publications Revision (Funding Opportunity No. 20CS11)
What is the NIC EBP Publications Revision opportunity (Funding Opportunity No. 20CS11)?
It is a Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections (NIC) cooperative agreement focused on updating and improving select NIC evidence-based practice (EBP) resources so they better reflect current implementation science, especially what helps agencies implement EBPs well and sustain them over time.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The main goal is to revise NIC EBP publications and tools so they incorporate the research base showing that program quality and implementation fidelity are strongly tied to outcomes. The revised products are intended to help community corrections agencies create the internal conditions needed for high-quality implementation, not just choose an evidence-based model.
Why is NIC emphasizing implementation science in this project?
The solicitation is based on the idea that evidence-based programs only reliably produce intended public safety outcomes when they are implemented well. NIC is prioritizing practical, research-grounded guidance that supports consistent, real-world implementation in community corrections settings.
What outcomes is NIC trying to support through these revisions?
NIC is aiming to strengthen outcomes tied to high-quality implementation and fidelity, including reductions in new criminal behavior among people under supervision, by ensuring guidance and tools reflect what the research says about implementing EBPs effectively.
What framework is highlighted in the opportunity?
The opportunity is grounded in the implementation drivers framework associated with the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN).
What are the three major categories of implementation drivers referenced by NIC?
NIC highlights three major categories of drivers that influence whether an innovation or intervention is adopted effectively: competency drivers, leadership drivers, and organizational drivers.
What are competency drivers in the context of this opportunity?
Competency drivers include elements such as staff training, staff attitudes and beliefs, and ongoing coaching that helps staff translate training into consistent practice.
What are leadership drivers in the context of this opportunity?
Leadership drivers include both technical leadership and adaptive leadership. Technical leadership involves managing processes, structures, and operational decisions. Adaptive leadership involves leading culture change, addressing resistance, and navigating complex human and organizational dynamics.
What are organizational drivers in the context of this opportunity?
Organizational drivers include system-level interventions, decision-support data systems, and facilitative administration. These drivers are intended to align policies, workflows, data, and management practices with the day-to-day requirements of running EBPs as designed.
What types of products or deliverables are expected?
The solicitation focuses on revising select NIC EBP publications and tools so they better reflect current implementation science and provide practical guidance for sustainable, high-fidelity implementation in community corrections settings. Specific publication titles or deliverable formats are not listed in the provided summary.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What is the funding instrument type and what does it imply?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically implies NIC anticipates an active partnership role during the project, often including collaboration, coordination, and feedback cycles while developing and revising deliverables.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity indicates an expected single award.
What is the maximum federal funding amount available?
The maximum federal amount (award ceiling) is $90,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 15, 2020, with an original closing date of July 14, 2020.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others," with additional eligibility specifics referenced in the full solicitation materials. The provided information does not include the detailed eligibility rules.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 16.603.
What is the underlying message of the solicitation for agencies using EBPs?
The opportunity emphasizes that selecting an evidence-based program is not enough by itself. Agencies also need practical steps, organizational supports, and leadership strategies to implement EBPs consistently and sustainably in real-world community corrections environments.
How does this opportunity relate to community corrections?
The revised publications and tools are intended to provide guidance that community corrections agencies can use to build the internal conditions needed for high-quality EBP implementation, including aligning staff support, leadership approaches, and organizational systems with fidelity requirements.
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