Opportunity Information: Apply for 17CS04
The Department of Justice, through the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), offered a competitive discretionary grant opportunity titled "Post-conviction Victim Service Legal Issues" (Funding Opportunity Number 17CS04; CFDA 16.602). The purpose of the project is to closely examine where victims and survivors of crime encounter service gaps and practical barriers after a conviction has already occurred, focusing specifically on the legal side of the system. Rather than centering on pretrial or trial-stage concerns, this work targets the post-conviction phase, where victims may still have significant needs and legal rights but often face complicated processes, inconsistent practices, and fragmented support across agencies and professions.
A central feature of the project is a structured "mapping" effort. In this context, mapping means documenting and analyzing, step by step, how post-conviction processes actually work in practice and how legal professionals interact with each other and with the broader criminal justice system. The goal is to produce a clear, detailed picture of workflows, decision points, handoffs between entities, and where communication or responsibility breaks down. By laying out these processes in a thorough way, the project is expected to reveal the most common points where victims fall through the cracks, the reasons those breakdowns occur (for example, unclear roles, limited information sharing, or procedural complexity), and where collaboration could be strengthened to improve outcomes.
The grant is designed to fund the development of a white paper that captures what is learned through the mapping session and other information-gathering activities. The white paper is expected to go beyond a high-level overview and fully explore the issues that affect victims and survivors in the post-conviction setting, drawing on the insights of legal professionals and relevant research. The final product is intended to be practical and actionable, identifying specific gaps and barriers while also highlighting opportunities to build a more integrated service delivery system that better supports victim rights and survivor needs after sentencing.
NIC structured the award as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more hands-on partnership model than a standard grant, with NIC likely playing an active role in supporting or guiding the work. NIC also committed to funding and support for the mapping session itself, including support for participant attendance, which signals an emphasis on convening the right stakeholders and ensuring the session is well-attended by relevant experts and practitioners. In addition to facilitating the mapping process and producing the white paper, the selected awardee is expected to develop recommendations based on the session findings as well as additional research and information, aiming to deliver the most comprehensive guidance possible for improving post-conviction victim services and coordination.
The opportunity had an award ceiling of $60,000, with NIC anticipating a single award. It was posted on February 14, 2017, with an original application deadline of April 14, 2017. Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full solicitation, indicating NIC was open to applications from nontraditional or specialized entities capable of convening legal stakeholders, conducting process mapping, and producing a strong policy-oriented written product. Overall, the project is best understood as a targeted, short-term research and convening effort intended to produce a credible, field-informed white paper and set of recommendations to strengthen how the justice system addresses victim and survivor rights and needs during the post-conviction phase.Apply for 17CS04
- 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 "Post-conviction Victim Service Legal Issues" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.602.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 14, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2017. (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 $60,000.00 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)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Post-conviction Victim Service Legal Issues."
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding was offered by the U.S. Department of Justice through the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 17CS04.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 16.602.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to closely examine where victims and survivors of crime experience service gaps and practical barriers after a conviction has occurred, with a specific focus on legal issues and legal-system processes in the post-conviction phase.
What stage of the criminal justice process does this project focus on?
This project focuses on the post-conviction phase (after conviction and in the period following sentencing), rather than pretrial or trial-stage issues.
Why is the post-conviction phase a focus of this work?
The opportunity emphasizes that victims and survivors may continue to have significant needs and legal rights after conviction, but they often face complicated processes, inconsistent practices, and fragmented support across agencies and professions during this phase.
What does "mapping" mean in this grant?
"Mapping" refers to documenting and analyzing, step by step, how post-conviction processes work in practice and how legal professionals interact with each other and with the broader criminal justice system.
What is the goal of the mapping effort?
The goal is to create a clear, detailed picture of workflows, decision points, handoffs between entities, and the points where communication or responsibility breaks down, so the project can identify where victims commonly fall through the cracks and why.
What kinds of problems is the mapping expected to reveal?
The mapping is expected to reveal common breakdown points and their causes, such as unclear roles, limited information sharing, procedural complexity, inconsistent practices, and fragmented coordination across agencies and professions.
What deliverable is this grant primarily funding?
The grant is designed to fund development of a white paper capturing what is learned through the mapping session and other information-gathering activities.
What is the expected scope of the white paper?
The white paper is expected to go beyond a high-level overview. It should fully explore issues affecting victims and survivors in the post-conviction setting, drawing on insights from legal professionals and relevant research, and it should be practical and actionable.
Besides the white paper, what else is the awardee expected to produce?
The awardee is expected to develop recommendations based on the mapping session findings and additional research and information, aimed at providing comprehensive guidance for improving post-conviction victim services and coordination.
What is the intended impact of the final product?
The final product is intended to identify specific gaps and barriers and highlight opportunities to build a more integrated service delivery system that better supports victim rights and survivor needs after sentencing.
What type of award is this?
NIC structured the award as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement generally indicates a more hands-on partnership model than a standard grant, with NIC likely playing an active role in supporting or guiding the work.
Does NIC provide support for the mapping session?
Yes. NIC committed to funding and support for the mapping session itself, including support for participant attendance, reflecting an emphasis on convening the right stakeholders and ensuring the session is well-attended by relevant experts and practitioners.
How many awards did NIC anticipate making?
NIC anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling was $60,000.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 14, 2017.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was April 14, 2017.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full solicitation. The description suggests NIC was open to nontraditional or specialized entities capable of convening legal stakeholders, conducting process mapping, and producing a policy-oriented written product.
What kinds of applicant capabilities does the description emphasize?
The description emphasizes the ability to convene relevant legal stakeholders, facilitate a structured mapping session, conduct additional research and information gathering, and produce a strong, credible, field-informed white paper and recommendations.
How is this project best described based on the information provided?
It is best understood as a targeted, short-term research and convening effort designed to produce a credible, field-informed white paper and recommendations to strengthen how the justice system addresses victim and survivor rights and needs during the post-conviction phase.
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