The "Safety Matters: Managing Relationships in Women’s Facilities" funding opportunity (ID: 25AC07) from the Department of Justice's National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is aimed at developing and delivering training for correctional staff to enhance the safety and well-being of women in correctional facilities. This grant, delivered as a cooperative agreement, will provide gender-informed, research-based training to enable correctional personnel to employ practical strategies that improve both physical and sexual safety within women’s facilities.

The program specifically emphasizes creating an environment that is sensitive to gender dynamics, aiming to reduce incidents of physical and sexual harm. It will support training programs designed to give staff the tools necessary to manage interpersonal relationships and operational practices that impact women's safety in correctional settings.

With a total program funding of $100,000, this opportunity will fund a single award with a ceiling and floor set at $100,000 and $0, respectively. There are no matching or cost-sharing requirements associated with this grant. This opportunity is not open to new applicants, as it continues the Cooperative Agreement award 23JD15GLQ8.

The closing date for applications is December 15, 2024. For more information or assistance with the application, potential applicants can contact Cameron D. Coblentz, Grant Management Specialist, at 202-514-0053.