Structured Decision-Making Framework (SDMF) Tool Site Implementation and Outcome Study

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons is continuing a Cooperative Agreement (ID 23CS15GLP9) for a Structured Decision-Making Framework (SDMF) Tool Site Implementation and Outcome Study under the Corrections Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation program. The grant opportunity focuses on conducting research related to corrections, including studying the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of criminal offenders. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, public and private agencies, educational institutions, and organizations involved in correctional program development and implementation. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the program typically seeks projects that produce implementable resources such as research reports, toolkits, and strategic frameworks to improve corrections operations. The current grant opportunity was posted on July 9, 2025, with a response deadline of July 21, 2025.

The federal grant program historically supports projects with award values ranging from $200,000 to $750,000, with typical project durations of approximately 12 to 36 months. Funding is advanced as required, and grantees must maintain complete financial records for at least three years after submitting the final financial report. The project will likely involve on-site inspections and full fiscal and program audits throughout the project period. While the specific place of performance is not specified, previous similar grants have focused on regional and national correctional system improvements. The cooperative agreement structure suggests close collaboration between the Bureau of Prisons and the selected implementation partner.