Opportunity Information: Apply for 22CS09
Building the Capacity to Support Legal and Evidence-Based Pretrial Decisions at the State and Local Level is a U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Corrections (NIC) cooperative agreement opportunity focused on improving how state and local jurisdictions make pretrial release and detention decisions. The core problem it targets is the heavy use of jail for people who have been charged but not convicted: the opportunity notes that roughly 65 percent of jail populations nationwide are made up of pretrial defendants. NIC highlights a central tension in current practice: many people held pretrial could likely be released with a strong chance of returning to court and a low likelihood of re-arrest, while some people who present higher risks of flight or new criminal activity may still be released, which can undermine public safety and public confidence. In short, the grant is aimed at helping jurisdictions make more consistent, lawful, and evidence-based decisions so detention is used when justified and release is supported when appropriate.
NICs approach in this solicitation is capacity building for the pretrial services field and for the wider set of decision makers involved in pretrial justice (for example, pretrial services agencies, courts, and justice system stakeholders who shape release and supervision practices). The opportunity emphasizes that the initial pretrial decision is a pivotal moment because it can influence later justice outcomes for a defendant and can shape system performance overall. To address that, NIC intends to expand the use of tools, guidance, and structured practices grounded in law and research. The overall purpose is to support fair and consistent decisions that improve two key outcomes during the pretrial period: court appearance and public safety, while also advancing an additional system goal of maximizing release (meaning more people are safely released rather than unnecessarily detained).
The funded work is described as a combination of responsive trainings, individualized onsite assessments of pretrial systems and agencies, and publications. Trainings are meant to strengthen practitioner skills and align local practice with legal requirements and evidence-based methods. Onsite assessments are intended to provide tailored, jurisdiction-specific feedback on how a local pretrial system and its agencies are structured and operating, identifying gaps and recommending improvements that support reliable decision making. Publications serve as products that codify lessons learned, disseminate effective practices, and provide practical reference materials that jurisdictions can use to implement or refine pretrial processes. Taken together, these interventions are designed to build durable local capacity rather than simply offering one-time technical assistance.
From an administrative standpoint, this was released as Funding Opportunity Number 22CS09 under CFDA 16.601 by the Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that NIC expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out (for example, collaboration on deliverables, guidance on priorities, or ongoing coordination during implementation). The award ceiling listed is 150,000 dollars, with one expected award. The posting was created on January 12, 2022, and the original closing date was March 14, 2022. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement, indicating NIC may allow a range of nontraditional applicants depending on the details in the eligibility section.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an effort to strengthen the infrastructure behind pretrial decision making so jurisdictions can rely less on default detention, better identify who can be safely released, apply supervision and conditions in a targeted way, and reserve detention for cases where law and evidence support it. The intended end state is a pretrial system that is more consistent and defensible, improves public safety and appearance rates, and reduces unnecessary pretrial incarceration.Apply for 22CS09
- 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 "Building the Capacity to Support Legal and Evidence-Based Pretrial Decisions at the State and Local Level" 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 Jan 12, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2022. (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 (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Building the Capacity to Support Legal and Evidence-Based Pretrial Decisions at the State and Local Level."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to improve how state and local jurisdictions make pretrial release and detention decisions by strengthening legal compliance, consistency, and use of evidence-based approaches. The aim is to support fair and defensible decision making that improves court appearance and public safety, while maximizing safe release.
What problem is NIC trying to address with this opportunity?
NIC is responding to the heavy use of jail for people who have been charged but not convicted. The opportunity notes that roughly 65 percent of jail populations nationwide are made up of pretrial defendants.
What is the tension in current pretrial practice that this funding is intended to address?
The solicitation highlights that many people held pretrial could likely be released with a strong chance of returning to court and a low likelihood of re-arrest, while some people who present higher risks of flight or new criminal activity may still be released. This can undermine public safety and public confidence. The funding is intended to help jurisdictions make more consistent, lawful, and evidence-based decisions.
What outcomes is the work expected to improve during the pretrial period?
The work is designed to improve two key outcomes: (1) court appearance and (2) public safety. It also advances an additional system goal of maximizing release, meaning more people are safely released rather than unnecessarily detained.
Why does NIC emphasize the initial pretrial decision?
NIC describes the initial pretrial decision as a pivotal moment because it can influence later justice outcomes for a defendant and can shape overall system performance.
What approach is NIC taking in this solicitation?
NIC is focused on capacity building for the pretrial services field and for the broader set of pretrial decision makers, including pretrial services agencies, courts, and other justice system stakeholders who shape release and supervision practices.
What types of activities will the funded project include?
The funded work is described as a combination of responsive trainings, individualized onsite assessments of pretrial systems and agencies, and publications.
What is meant by "responsive trainings" in this opportunity?
Trainings are intended to strengthen practitioner skills and align local practice with legal requirements and evidence-based methods related to pretrial decision making.
What are the onsite assessments supposed to accomplish?
Onsite assessments are intended to provide tailored, jurisdiction-specific feedback on how a local pretrial system and its agencies are structured and operating, identify gaps, and recommend improvements that support reliable decision making.
What role do publications play in the funded work?
Publications are described as products that codify lessons learned, disseminate effective practices, and provide practical reference materials that jurisdictions can use to implement or refine pretrial processes.
Is the intent to provide one-time technical assistance or build long-term capability?
The interventions are framed as a way to build durable local capacity rather than simply offering one-time technical assistance.
What funding instrument is being used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by NIC in the work as it is carried out, such as collaboration on deliverables, guidance on priorities, and ongoing coordination during implementation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 22CS09.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.601.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $150,000.
How many awards is NIC expecting to make?
The opportunity indicates one expected award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on January 12, 2022.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was March 14, 2022.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement. This suggests NIC may allow a range of nontraditional applicants depending on the details in the eligibility section of the full solicitation.
What kinds of jurisdictions or organizations does NIC want to impact through this project?
The opportunity focuses on state and local jurisdictions and the decision makers involved in pretrial justice, including pretrial services agencies, courts, and justice system stakeholders who influence release, detention, and supervision practices.
What is the overall end state NIC is aiming for?
The intended end state is a pretrial system that is more consistent and defensible, improves public safety and appearance rates, reduces unnecessary pretrial incarceration, relies less on default detention, and better identifies who can be safely released while reserving detention for cases where law and evidence support it.
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