The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Jails Division is offering a grant for the comprehensive revision of its “Jail as Part of County Government” training program. This 9-month project requires an awardee with in-depth knowledge of local jail operations, including their complexities, functions, and common liability issues. Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of the crucial relationship between jail officials—especially elected sheriffs—and their funding authorities, addressing resource constraints, and developing strategies for productive collaborations. Furthermore, expertise in curriculum development, adhering to adult learning principles and the Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP) model, is essential. The selected applicant will work closely with NIC staff throughout the project to enhance this vital training resource.
Opportunity ID: 135473
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 12JA02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Jail as Part of County Government: Review and Revision |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Corrections Document Review and Revision |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.601 — Corrections_Training and Staff Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | An eligible applicant is any state or general unit of local government, private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team with expertise in the described areas. Applicants must have demonstrated ability to implement a project of this size and scope. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Corrections |
| Description: | The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Jails Division is seeking applications for the revision of its Jail as Part of County Government training program. The project will be for a 9-month period and will be completed with the NIC Jails Division. The awardee will work closely with NIC staff on all aspects of the project. To be considered, applicants must demonstrate, at a minimum, in-depth knowledge of: the purpose, functions, and operational complexities of local jails, liability issues common in jails, the nature of the relationship between jail officials and their funding authorities, the challenges inherent in the unique relationship between an elected sheriff and the local funding authority, the resource constraints faced by many local governments and their jails, and strategies for creating a productive working relationship between jail officials and their funding authority. Also, the applicant must demonstrate expertise and experience in developing curricula based on adult learning principles, specifically the Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP) model. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pamela Davison
Administrative Assistant Phone 202-353-0484 Email:pdavison@bop.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 135473 Full Announcement-1 -> jcpg.grants.gov.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Pamela Davison Administrative Assistant Phone 202-353-0484 Email: pdavison@bop.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.601 | PKG00089530 | Dec 21, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
135473 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
135473 Project-1.0.pdf
135473 Other-1.0.pdf
135473 SF424A-1.0.pdf
135473 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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