Peer Review

The Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO) is currently seeking peer reviewers to assess grant applications in FY 2010. CCDO needs reviewers with relevant expertise, from diverse backgrounds, regions and experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Expertise in criminology, law enforcement, and corrections.
• Expertise in community development and/or economic revitalization.
• Expertise in strategic planning and communications.
• Expertise in education, mentoring, health care, mental health, substance abuse, and/or human and social services.
• Expertise in juvenile justice.
• Expertise in tribal communities.
• Expertise in victim services.
• Expertise in sex offender treatment and monitoring.

Reviewers will participate remotely and will not be required to attend any in-person meetings. Participants will review and score 5-10 applications within a 4-week period. Reviewers are also required to participate in an Orientation Call before beginning their review. The purpose of the Orientation Call is to define the role and responsibilities of the peer reviewers as well as the background and purpose of the grant program being peer reviewed. Reviewers are paid $125 for each application reviewed.

If you are interested in becoming a peer reviewer, please submit an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae, including a valid e-mail address, to: Erin.Holbert@usdoj.gov. Please put "Peer Reviewer Candidate Resume" in the subject line.

PARTICIPATION IN AN APPLICATION PEER REVIEW IS NOT GUARANTEED. If you are selected to participate in a peer review, you will be notified and informed of the next steps in the process of becoming a peer reviewer.