Opportunity Information: Apply for 18CS12
The Structured Decision Making Framework (SDMF) Site Implementation Project is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) cooperative agreement opportunity aimed at strengthening how parole boards make release decisions. The main idea behind the project is that parole decision making has become a highly scrutinized public safety function, with paroling authorities facing growing pressure to show that their decisions are consistent, transparent, and defensible. In response to that environment, NIC, working with the Legal Decision-Making Lab at Carleton University, developed the SDMF as a practical, standardized roadmap that helps board members move through parole deliberations in a structured way rather than relying on informal or uneven approaches.
The SDMF is designed to guide parole board members to focus on offender information that research has shown is closely tied to post-release success. By prompting decision makers to systematically consider the most relevant factors, the framework is intended to reduce inconsistency between cases, increase the clarity of the rationale for decisions, and improve accountability to the public and to oversight bodies. NIC points to supporting research from both Canada and the United States indicating that SDMF use improves accuracy and accountability in parole decisions. Because parole decisions carry high stakes, NIC emphasizes that even small gains in predictive accuracy can translate into fewer victims and safer communities.
This specific grant opportunity supports site-level implementation of the SDMF, meaning the work is focused on helping a paroling authority adopt and integrate the framework into its existing decision-making practices. NIC had already developed a specialized technical assistance (TA) program for this purpose about two years prior to the notice, and by the time of this opportunity NIC had delivered that implementation support to eight paroling authorities. A central expectation of the project is improved public safety outcomes through better identification of which incarcerated individuals are ready for reentry and which individuals present a higher risk and may not yet be appropriate for release.
Administratively, the opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice through NIC. The funding opportunity number is 18CS12, and it is categorized as "Other" with the funding instrument listed as a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement from the federal agency in guiding or participating in the work. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 16.603. The posting lists an award ceiling of $200,000, with one expected award. The opportunity was created on January 19, 2018, and the original application closing date was March 20, 2018. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced but not included in the provided text.Apply for 18CS12
- 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 "Structured Decision Making Framework (SDMF) Site Implementation Project" 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 Jan 19, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 2018. (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 $200,000.00 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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