Opportunity Information: Apply for 12AC15
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- The 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 "Curricula Review and Revision NIC Trainer Development Series" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.601 CorrectionsTraining and Staff Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2012 and posted on Jul 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2012. (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 $100,000.00 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).
- An eligible applicant is any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team with expertise in the described areas.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Curricula Review and Revision NIC Trainer Development Series (Funding Opportunity Number 12AC15) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), specifically through its Academy Division. The purpose of the opportunity is to fund a single cooperative agreement that supports the review, revision, and in some cases the development of competency-based training curricula for the corrections field. The central goal is to strengthen how corrections agencies train and develop their workforce by ensuring staff have the practical knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform effectively and consistently.
A key feature of this opportunity is its focus on competency-based instruction delivered through blended modalities. In practice, this points to curricula that are built around clear, measurable competencies (what learners must be able to do), and that can be delivered using a mix of training formats such as instructor-led sessions, online components, and other integrated learning methods. The project is framed as part of NICs Trainer Development Series, suggesting the training products are intended to support corrections trainers and training systems, not just line staff, and to improve the overall capacity of agencies to deliver high-quality staff development.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates NIC expects to be more actively involved in the work than it would be under a traditional grant award. While the announcement summary does not spell out the level of involvement, cooperative agreements generally involve ongoing collaboration, guidance, or review from the federal agency during the project period, especially when the work involves nationally used curricula or standardized training materials.
Financially, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $0, with an expectation of one award being made. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for applicants that may not have outside funds to contribute. The activity is categorized under Corrections Training and Staff Development (CFDA 16.601), with the funding activity described as curricula development in corrections, reinforcing that the main deliverables are training products rather than direct service delivery or research.
Eligibility is broad. NIC indicates that applicants may be public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they have expertise relevant to the areas described in the announcement. This means entities such as universities, training and technical assistance providers, professional associations, consulting groups, or experienced practitioners may be competitive if they can demonstrate credible corrections training experience and the capacity to produce high-quality, competency-based curricula suitable for blended learning environments.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on July 2, 2012, with a closing date of July 20, 2012, and it was archived on July 21, 2012. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on the NIC website for complete requirements, deliverables, and evaluation criteria. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484, with the note that this contact was for technical assistance only.
FAQs: Curricula Review and Revision NIC Trainer Development Series (Funding Opportunity Number 12AC15)
What is this funding opportunity?
The Curricula Review and Revision NIC Trainer Development Series (Funding Opportunity Number 12AC15) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) through its Academy Division. It is designed to support corrections-related training curricula work through a single cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to fund the review, revision, and in some cases the development of competency-based training curricula for the corrections field. The overall aim is to strengthen how corrections agencies train and develop staff so the workforce has practical knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform effectively and consistently.
How many awards does NIC expect to make?
NIC indicates an expectation of one award being made under this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the summary provided, a cooperative agreement typically means NIC expects to be more actively involved in the work than it would be under a traditional grant. This often involves ongoing collaboration, guidance, or review during the project period, particularly when the work includes nationally used curricula or standardized training materials. The summary does not specify the exact level of NIC involvement.
What kinds of activities will the funding support?
The opportunity supports curricula development in corrections, specifically the review and revision of existing curricula and, where needed, the development of new competency-based curricula as part of NIC's Trainer Development Series.
What are the expected deliverables?
The funding activity is described as curricula development in corrections, meaning the primary deliverables are training products (competency-based curricula) rather than direct service delivery or research. For complete deliverables, applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on the NIC website.
What does "competency-based" mean in this opportunity?
In this context, competency-based means the curricula are built around clear, measurable competencies describing what learners must be able to do. The intent is to ensure training is practical and tied to job performance in corrections settings.
What does "blended modalities" mean for the curricula?
Blended modalities refers to curricula that can be delivered using a mix of training formats, such as instructor-led sessions, online components, and other integrated learning methods.
Who is the intended audience for the training products?
The project is framed as part of NIC's Trainer Development Series, which suggests the training products are intended to support corrections trainers and training systems, not only line staff. The broader goal is to increase agency capacity to deliver high-quality staff development.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The activity is categorized under Corrections Training and Staff Development (CFDA 16.601).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. NIC indicates applicants may be public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they have relevant expertise in the areas described in the announcement.
What types of applicants might be competitive based on the summary?
Based on the summary, potentially competitive applicants could include universities, training and technical assistance providers, professional associations, consulting groups, or experienced practitioners, provided they can demonstrate credible corrections training experience and the ability to produce high-quality competency-based curricula suitable for blended learning environments.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2012, and had a closing date of July 20, 2012.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was archived on July 21, 2012.
Where were applicants directed to find full requirements and evaluation criteria?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on the NIC website for complete requirements, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.
Who was the contact listed for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact was Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484.
What kind of help was the listed contact able to provide?
The summary notes that the listed contact was for technical assistance only, specifically for access issues related to the full announcement.
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