Opportunity Information: Apply for 25CS02
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is offering a cooperative agreement funding opportunity called "Trauma-Responsive Training and Resources for Community Supervision Agencies" (Funding Opportunity Number 25CS02). The goal is to help community supervision agencies strengthen how they work with people under supervision by moving beyond general trauma-informed awareness and into practical, trauma-responsive skills that staff can use in day-to-day interactions. The opportunity is rooted in the idea that trauma is widespread and that agencies can unintentionally re-traumatize people through standard procedures, communication styles, or service delivery approaches. NIC is looking to support work that creates environments that promote healing and recovery while also recognizing that being trauma-informed is an ongoing organizational commitment that applies to the workforce as much as it applies to the people receiving services.
A key feature of this opportunity is NIC's distinction between trauma-informed practices and trauma-responsive practices. Trauma-informed practice is framed around understanding and embedding the six core principles: safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and attention to cultural, historical, and gender issues. Trauma-responsive practice goes a step further by emphasizing what staff should actually do with those principles in real situations. In other words, it is not enough for staff to be familiar with trauma concepts; they must also be equipped with concrete strategies and approaches for applying those principles consistently when supervising, communicating with, and making decisions about individuals on supervision.
The description connects this effort to the foundational trauma-informed care work described by Harris and Fallot (2001), which emphasized universal screening and assessment, avoiding re-traumatization through how services are delivered, and understanding the biopsychosocial impacts of trauma. NIC notes that while trauma-informed care has been widely adopted in medical and mental health settings, interest has expanded across other systems, including corrections and supervision. The opportunity also reflects a practical policy trend: states are increasingly writing trauma-informed training requirements into statute for state agencies, which creates a growing demand for credible, supervision-specific training and resources that agencies can use to meet those expectations.
Funding details are straightforward. NIC expects to make one award with a ceiling of $150,000. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically means NIC anticipates having substantial involvement in the project (for example, through collaboration on deliverables, guidance, and coordination). The opportunity is categorized as "Other" under both the Opportunity Category and Funding Activity Category, and it is associated with CFDA number 16.601. The original application closing date listed is October 15, 2024, and the opportunity record creation date is August 16, 2024.
Eligibility includes nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions). A critical condition is that recipients, including for-profit entities, must agree to waive any profit or fee for services, meaning the award is not intended to generate profit from the federally supported work. Foreign governments, international organizations, and non-governmental international organizations or institutions are not eligible. Applicants must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status from the IRS or an authorizing tribal resolution.
NIC also allows partnership-based applications involving two or more entities, but the arrangement must be structured with one eligible entity as the primary applicant and the others as subrecipients. The primary applicant must take full responsibility for administering the funds and managing the overall program. Finally, NIC will accept only one application per submitting organization, so organizations need to consolidate internal efforts and submit a single, coordinated proposal if multiple departments or units are interested.Apply for 25CS02
- The National Institute of Corrections in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Trauma-Responsive Training and Resources for Community Supervision Agencies" 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 2024-08-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-10-15. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Trauma-Responsive Training and Resources for Community Supervision Agencies (NIC, Funding Opportunity Number 25CS02)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Trauma-Responsive Training and Resources for Community Supervision Agencies".
2) Who is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 25CS02.
4) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
5) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the opportunity description, a cooperative agreement typically means NIC expects to have substantial involvement in the work, such as collaborating on deliverables, providing guidance, and coordinating activities during the project.
6) What is the main goal of the project?
The goal is to help community supervision agencies strengthen their work with people under supervision by moving beyond general trauma-informed awareness and into practical, trauma-responsive skills staff can use in day-to-day interactions.
7) What problem is NIC trying to address through this opportunity?
The opportunity is rooted in the idea that trauma is widespread and that agencies can unintentionally re-traumatize people through standard procedures, communication styles, or service delivery approaches. The funded work is intended to support environments that promote healing and recovery while recognizing trauma-informed work as an ongoing organizational commitment for both staff and those receiving services.
8) What is the difference between trauma-informed and trauma-responsive practices in this announcement?
In this opportunity, trauma-informed practice is framed around understanding and embedding six core principles: safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and attention to cultural, historical, and gender issues.
Trauma-responsive practice goes further by focusing on what staff should actually do with those principles in real situations. The emphasis is on concrete strategies and approaches staff can apply consistently when supervising, communicating with, and making decisions about individuals on supervision.
9) What are the six core principles referenced for trauma-informed practice?
The six principles listed are: safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and attention to cultural, historical, and gender issues.
10) What kinds of staff capabilities is NIC trying to build?
NIC is seeking work that equips staff with practical, supervision-specific strategies for applying trauma principles consistently in daily interactions, including how staff supervise, communicate, and make decisions involving people under supervision.
11) How does this opportunity relate to trauma-informed care as described by Harris and Fallot (2001)?
The description links the effort to foundational trauma-informed care concepts described by Harris and Fallot (2001), including universal screening and assessment, avoiding re-traumatization through how services are delivered, and understanding the biopsychosocial impacts of trauma.
12) Why is there increased demand for trauma-related training and resources in supervision settings?
The opportunity notes that while trauma-informed care has been widely adopted in medical and mental health settings, interest has expanded into other systems, including corrections and supervision. It also highlights a policy trend: states are increasingly writing trauma-informed training requirements into statute for state agencies, increasing demand for credible, supervision-specific training and resources.
13) How many awards does NIC expect to make?
NIC expects to make one award.
14) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $150,000.
15) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.601.
16) What are the Opportunity Category and Funding Activity Category?
Both the Opportunity Category and the Funding Activity Category are listed as "Other".
17) What is the application closing date listed in the announcement?
The original application closing date listed is October 15, 2024.
18) What is the opportunity record creation date?
The opportunity record creation date is August 16, 2024.
19) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations)
- For-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations)
- Institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions)
20) Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations) are eligible, but there is an important condition related to profit or fees for services (see the related FAQ).
21) Is the award allowed to generate profit or include a fee for services?
No. A critical condition is that recipients, including for-profit entities, must agree to waive any profit or fee for services. The award is not intended to generate profit from federally supported work.
22) Are foreign governments or international organizations eligible?
No. Foreign governments, international organizations, and non-governmental international organizations or institutions are not eligible.
23) What documentation is required related to nonprofit or tribal status?
Applicants must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status from the IRS or an authorizing tribal resolution.
24) Can multiple organizations apply together as a partnership or consortium?
Yes. NIC allows partnership-based applications involving two or more entities, but the structure must include one eligible entity as the primary applicant and the other entities must be included as subrecipients.
25) In a partnership application, what is the role of the primary applicant?
The primary applicant must take full responsibility for administering the funds and managing the overall program.
26) Can an organization submit more than one application?
No. NIC will accept only one application per submitting organization. If multiple departments or units within the same organization are interested, they must consolidate efforts into a single coordinated proposal.
27) Is this opportunity focused on awareness training, skills training, or both?
The stated emphasis is moving beyond general trauma-informed awareness into practical trauma-responsive skills, meaning tools and strategies that can be used consistently in real supervision situations.
28) What settings or agency types are the focus of the work?
The opportunity is specifically focused on community supervision agencies and the staff who supervise and interact with people under supervision.
29) What organizational approach does NIC suggest is needed for trauma-informed work?
The description frames being trauma-informed as an ongoing organizational commitment that applies to the workforce as much as it applies to people receiving services, with attention to preventing re-traumatization and promoting environments that support healing and recovery.
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