Opportunity Information: Apply for 16PR02
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- 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 "Classification Instrument Revalidation for NIC Prisons Division" 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 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2016. (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 $202,000.00 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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Opportunity Summary:
The Classification Instrument Revalidation for NIC Prisons Division opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 16PR02) is a discretionary federal funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of Justice through the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). Posted on July 15, 2016, with an application deadline of August 23, 2016, the program was designed to support one award through a cooperative agreement, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $202,000. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 16.601, which aligns it with NICs broader mission of strengthening correctional practice through training, technical assistance, and evidence-informed resources.
The central purpose of the award is to fund work related to the revalidation of an agencys objective prison classification system. In corrections, objective classification tools are structured decision-making instruments used to assign individuals in custody to appropriate security levels, housing placements, and related management strategies. Revalidation is the process of testing and updating the instrument so it continues to perform as intended, typically by confirming that it accurately predicts key outcomes (such as institutional misconduct or escape risk), remains fair and consistent across populations, and reflects current operational realities and policy goals. By focusing on revalidation, NIC is emphasizing the need for classification systems to be data-driven, periodically reviewed, and defensible in practice.
A major deliverable under the cooperative agreement is the revision, conversion, and/or development of instructional materials tied to NICs existing publication, Revalidating External Prison Classification Systems. Rather than starting from scratch, the funded project is expected to modernize and strengthen this established document and translate it into practical learning products that can be used by agencies. The language about revision and conversion suggests an update of content as well as potential reformatting into training-friendly formats (for example, curriculum modules, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, or other instructional resources) so that agencies can more easily implement sound revalidation practices.
NIC frames the value of this work in terms of building competency and capacity both within individual correctional agencies and across the broader corrections field. In practical terms, that means helping practitioners understand how to plan and conduct a revalidation study, collect and analyze the right data, interpret results, and make appropriate adjustments to classification items, scoring rules, cut points, and override policies. It also implies strengthening an organizations ability to sustain the process over time, so revalidation becomes a routine part of maintaining an objective classification system rather than a one-time project. The end goal is to improve the reliability, effectiveness, and credibility of prison classification decisions, which can influence institutional safety, population management, resource allocation, and overall correctional outcomes.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that NIC expects to have substantial involvement during the project. While the announcement summary does not list detailed tasks or milestones, a cooperative agreement generally means the recipient would collaborate closely with NIC staff on the scope of work, deliverable review, and alignment with NIC standards. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, and the opportunity anticipates a single award, signaling a targeted project with a defined set of deliverables rather than multiple smaller grants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Classification Instrument Revalidation for NIC Prisons Division opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Justice through the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). The opportunity is titled "Classification Instrument Revalidation for NIC Prisons Division" and carries Funding Opportunity Number (FON) 16PR02.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice through the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What type of funding award is this?
The award type is a cooperative agreement, which generally means NIC expects substantial involvement in the project (for example, collaboration on scope, review of deliverables, and alignment with NIC standards).
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
This announcement is described as a discretionary federal funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 16PR02.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 16.601.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 23, 2016.
How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
The announcement anticipated one award, indicating a targeted project with a defined scope rather than multiple smaller awards.
What is the maximum amount of funding available?
The maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $202,000.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The central purpose is to support work related to the revalidation of an agency's objective prison classification system.
What is an objective prison classification system (in the context of this opportunity)?
Objective classification tools are structured decision-making instruments used in corrections to assign individuals in custody to appropriate security levels, housing placements, and related management strategies.
What does "revalidation" mean here?
Revalidation is the process of testing and updating an objective classification instrument so it continues to perform as intended. This typically includes confirming that the tool accurately predicts key outcomes (such as institutional misconduct or escape risk), remains fair and consistent across populations, and reflects current operational realities and policy goals.
Why is NIC emphasizing revalidation?
Based on the announcement summary, NIC is emphasizing that classification systems should be data-driven, periodically reviewed, and defensible in practice, rather than treated as static tools.
What deliverables are expected from the cooperative agreement?
A major deliverable is the revision, conversion, and/or development of instructional materials tied to NIC's existing publication, "Revalidating External Prison Classification Systems." The project is expected to modernize and strengthen the existing document and translate it into practical learning products that agencies can use.
Does this project start from scratch, or build on existing NIC materials?
It is framed as building on existing NIC materials, specifically the publication "Revalidating External Prison Classification Systems," by updating it and converting it into more practical instructional resources.
What kinds of instructional materials could be developed under this award?
The announcement language suggests training-friendly formats, such as curriculum modules, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, or other instructional resources that help agencies implement sound revalidation practices.
What skills or capabilities is this project intended to build in correctional agencies?
NIC describes the value of this work as building competency and capacity to plan and conduct a revalidation study, collect and analyze appropriate data, interpret results, and make suitable adjustments to classification items, scoring rules, cut points, and override policies.
What outcomes or decisions can improved classification revalidation influence?
The stated end goal is to improve the reliability, effectiveness, and credibility of prison classification decisions, which can influence institutional safety, population management, resource allocation, and overall correctional outcomes.
Does the opportunity describe specific milestones or task lists?
The summary provided does not list detailed tasks or milestones. It does note that, as a cooperative agreement, the recipient would typically collaborate closely with NIC staff on the scope of work and deliverable review.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
What does it mean that eligibility is listed as "Others"?
In the information provided, "Others" indicates a broad eligibility category, but the specific eligible applicant types are referenced as being described in the full announcement rather than in the summary.
How does this opportunity fit within NIC's broader mission?
Through the CFDA 16.601 alignment described, the opportunity connects to NIC's broader mission of strengthening correctional practice through training, technical assistance, and evidence-informed resources.
What is implied by the phrase "substantial involvement" under a cooperative agreement?
While details are not enumerated in the summary, the description implies close collaboration with NIC staff, including coordination on the scope of work, review of deliverables, and ensuring products align with NIC standards and expectations.
Is this opportunity focused on prisons specifically?
Yes. The opportunity is identified as "for NIC Prisons Division" and discusses objective prison classification systems.
What is the practical end goal of making revalidation a routine process?
The summary indicates the goal is to strengthen an organization's ability to sustain revalidation over time so the objective classification system remains current, defensible, and effective rather than becoming outdated.
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