Closed · 26PR08 · CFDA 16.601 · Other

Facilitator Training for Victim Offender Dialogue

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institute of Corrections, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $100K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 17, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Facilitator Training for Victim Offender Dialogue is a closed other listing from National Institute of Corrections that offered Up to $100,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $100K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
16.601
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Facilitator Training for Victim Offender Dialogue - is cataloged under number 26PR08 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.601, posted by National Institute of Corrections. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 27, 2026. The funding category is Other, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $100,000. The agency has projected $100,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $100,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $100,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 17, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $100,000

Close Date

April 17, 2026

Posted

February 27, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$100,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) has a long history of developing and delivering post-conviction victim service resources to support Victim Services Coordinators across the 50 state departments of correction. These coordinators manage a wide range of responsibilities, many of which are mandated by state constitutions, statutes, or administrative rules. One such responsibility is providing opportunities for victims/survivors—or their family members—to meet with the individual who committed the crime. These interactions, often called Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD), allow victims to share how the crime has impacted their lives and to ask questions that may never have been addressed. Because these interactions are highly sensitive, they must be facilitated by specially trained professionals to ensure the best possible outcome for all parties. Across the United States, this service is referred to by several terms, including Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD), Victim Offender Mediation (VOM), Victim Offender Mediation/Dialogue (VOMD), and Facilitated Dialogue. Currently, at least 26 states either operate or are required to operate a victim offender dialogue program. However, very few have formalized facilitator training programs, and most lack the dedicated funding needed to establish one. Many rely on amix of staff and volunteers—or on volunteers exclusively—making it essential that training opportunities be provided regularly as personnel and volunteers cycle out. NIC is committed to strengthening the field of corrections by ensuring that agencies are equipped with the training, tools, and resources necessary to deliver post-conviction victim services effectively. Through this solicitation, NIC seeks a provider to deliver:• One blended basic training for new facilitators of victim-offender dialogue.• One blended advanced training focused on cases involving sexual assault.Together, these training courses will expand the capacity of state correctional agencies to meet victims’ needs, foster healing, and enable victims to actively participate in repairing the harm caused to them.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Cameron D Coblentz Grant Management Specialist Phone 202-514-0053

Key Dates

Posted February 27, 2026
Close Date April 17, 2026
Archive Date May 17, 2026
Last Updated February 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Facilitator Training for Victim Offender Dialogue", offered by National Institute of Corrections. It is associated with CFDA program 16.601. The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) has a long history of developing and delivering post-conviction victim service resources to support Victim Services Coordinators across the 50 state departm...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 17, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $100,000. Total estimated funding: $100,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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