Opportunity Information: Apply for 21AD02
The Corrections Podcast Series grant opportunity is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) initiative within the U.S. Department of Justice designed to create an evergreen, corrections-focused podcast for state and local governments and the many stakeholders who work in or alongside adult correctional systems. NIC is responding to the rapid growth of podcast listening driven by widespread smartphone and portable device use. The opportunity frames podcasts as an increasingly mainstream way to deliver professional information, noting that weekly podcast consumption has risen steadily over recent years and that regular listeners often engage with multiple shows each week. Against that backdrop, NIC is looking to use the format as a practical, repeatable way to share useful knowledge and keep practitioners connected to current issues and effective practices.
The core purpose of the project is to develop a podcast that addresses corrections-specific information needs for criminal justice agencies that manage and/or supervise adult correctional populations. The emphasis on "evergreen" content signals that the series is expected to remain relevant over time rather than functioning as short-lived news or commentary. In other words, the episodes should be the kind of material professionals can return to throughout their careers for guidance, orientation, training reinforcement, or broader understanding of corrections operations and challenges. The grant description also highlights that other corrections agencies have already used podcasts successfully to educate stakeholders and maintain communication with staff, pointing to examples such as the DC Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, the Michigan Department of Corrections, and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. NIC is building on that momentum by supporting a dedicated series intended for broader use across jurisdictions.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), which typically means NIC expects an active role in shaping the work, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring the final product aligns with federal priorities and the practical needs of corrections agencies. The funding opportunity number is 21AD02, and it is listed under CFDA 16.601. The award ceiling is $100,000, with one award expected, indicating a single selected applicant would likely be responsible for producing the initial podcast concept and deliverables under NIC guidance. The opportunity was created July 7, 2021, with an original application closing date of August 23, 2021. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, suggesting NIC anticipated applicants such as nonprofits, higher education institutions, professional associations, or other qualified organizations with relevant subject-matter and media production capacity.
In practical terms, an applicant responding to this opportunity would be proposing a complete approach to developing and producing a corrections-oriented podcast series that can serve as a durable educational resource. That implies not only recording episodes, but also creating a coherent format and editorial plan, selecting topics that matter to practitioners, identifying credible guests or experts, ensuring the content is accessible to a wide corrections audience, and packaging the final product so it is easy to find, listen to, and reuse. The overall aim is straightforward: leverage the popularity and convenience of podcasts to deliver high-quality, reusable information that supports the work of agencies responsible for adult corrections management and supervision.Apply for 21AD02
- 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 "Corrections Podcast Series" 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 Jul 07, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2021. (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 $100,000.00 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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Corrections Podcast Series (NIC) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Corrections Podcast Series grant opportunity?
It is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) initiative within the U.S. Department of Justice to develop an evergreen, corrections-focused podcast series for state and local governments and the many stakeholders who work in or alongside adult correctional systems.
Why is NIC funding a podcast series?
NIC is responding to the rapid growth in podcast listening driven by widespread smartphone and portable device use. The opportunity describes podcasts as a mainstream, practical way to deliver professional information and keep practitioners connected to current issues and effective practices.
What does "evergreen" mean in this funding opportunity?
"Evergreen" means the content is expected to remain relevant over time rather than functioning as short-lived news or commentary. Episodes should be the kind of resource professionals can return to throughout their careers for guidance, orientation, training reinforcement, or broader understanding of corrections operations and challenges.
Who is the intended audience for the podcast?
The series is intended to address corrections-specific information needs for criminal justice agencies that manage and/or supervise adult correctional populations, as well as stakeholders who work in or alongside adult correctional systems.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to develop a podcast that delivers corrections-specific, reusable professional information for agencies responsible for adult corrections management and supervision.
Is this a standard grant or something else?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. The description indicates NIC expects an active role in shaping the work, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring the final product aligns with federal priorities and practical needs of corrections agencies.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA listing?
The funding opportunity number is 21AD02, and it is listed under CFDA 16.601.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
How many awards does NIC expect to make?
One award is expected, meaning a single selected applicant would likely be responsible for producing the initial podcast concept and deliverables under NIC guidance.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on July 7, 2021. The original application closing date was August 23, 2021.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The description suggests NIC anticipated applicants such as nonprofits, higher education institutions, professional associations, or other qualified organizations with relevant subject-matter and media production capacity.
What kinds of work would a competitive applicant propose?
An applicant would propose a complete approach to developing and producing a corrections-oriented podcast series that can serve as a durable educational resource. That implies creating a coherent format and editorial plan, selecting practitioner-relevant topics, identifying credible guests or experts, and packaging the final product so it is easy to find, listen to, and reuse.
Does the opportunity emphasize any particular type of corrections content?
Yes. The emphasis is on corrections-specific information needs related to adult correctional populations, with content designed to be practical, repeatable, and useful over time.
Does NIC provide examples of similar successful corrections podcasts?
Yes. The description notes that other corrections agencies have used podcasts to educate stakeholders and maintain communication with staff, citing examples such as the DC Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, the Michigan Department of Corrections, and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
What is NIC ultimately trying to achieve with this project?
The overall aim is to leverage the popularity and convenience of podcasts to deliver high-quality, reusable information that supports agencies responsible for adult corrections management and supervision, while keeping practitioners connected to current issues and effective practices.
What does NIC mean by using podcasts as a "practical, repeatable" way to share knowledge?
The opportunity frames podcasts as a format that can be produced and consumed consistently, making it easier to deliver professional information regularly and to create episodes that remain useful as training or reference material over time.
Is the podcast meant to be jurisdiction-specific or usable across many jurisdictions?
NIC is supporting a dedicated series intended for broader use across jurisdictions, not limited to a single state or locality.
What makes this podcast different from news or commentary shows?
The grant emphasizes evergreen, corrections-focused educational value. The expectation is that episodes remain relevant and reusable rather than reacting to short-term developments.
What role does NIC play during the project under a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description, NIC expects to be actively involved in shaping the work, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring alignment with federal priorities and the practical needs of corrections agencies.
What are the key takeaways for an organization considering this opportunity?
The opportunity calls for both corrections subject-matter strength and media production capability, with a focus on producing an evergreen, accessible podcast series that practitioners can return to and that can be used broadly across jurisdictions, under NIC's active guidance.
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