Opportunity Information: Apply for 14JD01
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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 "Curriculum Review and Revision Inmate Behavior Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.603 CorrectionsTechnical Assistance/Clearinghouse.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 3, 2014 and posted on Jul 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2014. (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 $75,000.00 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 National Institute of Corrections (NIC) offered a discretionary cooperative agreement to support a 12-month project focused on updating its Inmate Behavior Management (IBM) training curriculum for local jail settings. The work was required to start no later than September 15, 2014, and the intent was to modernize and strengthen the existing IBM curriculum by aligning it with the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model, integrating relevant concepts and terminology from NICs Direct Supervision training materials, and improving how the curriculum is delivered and implemented in real-world jail operations. In addition to revising the core curriculum, the project also required the development of a new pilot training program lasting about 4 to 5 days, built directly from the revised instructional content.
A key feature of the updated curriculum was the incorporation of two existing NIC online courses as mandatory pre-work for training participants: "Objective Jail Classification: Assessing Inmate Risk and Needs" and "Assigning Inmates to Housing." The cooperative agreement also emphasized implementation readiness, requiring the awardee to identify clear benchmarks that local jurisdictions could use to guide and measure adoption of IBM practices. In other words, the project was not only about rewriting lesson content, but also about creating a usable and practical framework that helps jails implement IBM consistently and evaluate progress over time.
The selected awardee was expected to produce a complete set of deliverables suitable for immediate training use. These deliverables included an updated program description, detailed narrative lesson plans, a participant manual that tracks directly with those lesson plans, and slide presentations for each lesson. NIC made clear that this would be a collaborative development effort: the awardee would work closely with NIC staff throughout the project and coordinate with NIC-approved subject matter experts and a curriculum specialist as part of the revision and development team. The project sat within the NIC Jails Division, reinforcing that the focus was on the operational realities, constraints, and training needs of local jail agencies.
Eligibility was broad, allowing applications from public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they could demonstrate the specific expertise required. NIC was looking for applicants with demonstrated experience in the six elements of IBM, adult-learning-based curriculum design (with particular emphasis on ITIP), the principles of Direct Supervision, and a strong understanding of the purpose, functions, and day-to-day operations of local jails. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. NIC anticipated making a single award, with a funding ceiling of $75,000.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted July 3, 2014, and closed July 25, 2014, under Funding Opportunity Number 14JD01. It fell under CFDA 16.603 (Corrections Technical Assistance/Clearinghouse) and used a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project, consistent with the close collaboration and iterative review described in the announcement. For access issues related to the full announcement, NIC provided a contact point through an administrative officer, Melanie Simms, including a phone number for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This National Institute of Corrections (NIC) discretionary cooperative agreement supported a 12-month project to update NICs Inmate Behavior Management (IBM) training curriculum for local jail settings. The main purpose was to modernize and strengthen the existing curriculum and make it more usable for real-world jail operations.
What agency offered the cooperative agreement?
The opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), within its Jails Division.
What is the project period?
The project was designed as a 12-month effort.
When did the work need to start?
The work was required to start no later than September 15, 2014.
What was the funding instrument used?
NIC used a cooperative agreement instrument. This typically means substantial federal involvement during the project, which aligns with the announcement's expectation of close collaboration with NIC staff and NIC-approved experts.
What was the maximum funding amount?
NIC anticipated making a single award with a funding ceiling of $75,000.
How many awards did NIC expect to make?
NIC anticipated making one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What was the main goal of the curriculum update?
The intent was to modernize and strengthen the existing IBM curriculum by aligning it with the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model, integrating relevant concepts and terminology from NICs Direct Supervision training materials, and improving how the curriculum is delivered and implemented in actual jail operations.
What instructional model was the curriculum required to align with?
The revised curriculum was required to align with the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model.
How did NIC want Direct Supervision integrated into the updated IBM curriculum?
The project required integrating relevant concepts and terminology from NICs Direct Supervision training materials into the IBM curriculum.
Was the project only about rewriting curriculum content?
No. In addition to revising lesson content, the project emphasized implementation readiness. The awardee was expected to create a practical framework that helps jails adopt IBM consistently and evaluate progress over time.
What are the required online courses mentioned in the opportunity?
The updated curriculum incorporated two existing NIC online courses as mandatory pre-work for training participants: "Objective Jail Classification: Assessing Inmate Risk and Needs" and "Assigning Inmates to Housing."
Were the online courses optional or required as pre-work?
They were mandatory pre-work for training participants in the updated curriculum.
What implementation support was the awardee required to develop?
The cooperative agreement required the awardee to identify clear benchmarks that local jurisdictions could use to guide and measure adoption of IBM practices, supporting consistent implementation and progress tracking over time.
What deliverables was the awardee expected to produce?
The selected awardee was expected to deliver a complete, ready-to-use training package, including an updated program description, detailed narrative lesson plans, a participant manual that tracks directly with the lesson plans, and slide presentations for each lesson.
Did NIC require a pilot training program as part of the project?
Yes. The project required the development of a new pilot training program lasting about 4 to 5 days, built directly from the revised instructional content.
How long was the required pilot training program?
The pilot training program was expected to last approximately 4 to 5 days.
Who was expected to collaborate on the curriculum revision?
This was described as a collaborative development effort. The awardee was expected to work closely with NIC staff and coordinate with NIC-approved subject matter experts and a curriculum specialist as part of the revision and development team.
Which NIC division managed the project focus?
The project sat within the NIC Jails Division, reinforcing the focus on local jail operations and training needs.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Applications could be submitted by public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they could demonstrate the specific expertise required.
What qualifications or expertise was NIC looking for in applicants?
NIC sought applicants with demonstrated experience in the six elements of IBM, adult-learning-based curriculum design (with particular emphasis on ITIP), the principles of Direct Supervision, and a strong understanding of the purpose, functions, and day-to-day operations of local jails.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 14JD01.
What were the posting and closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on July 3, 2014, and closed on July 25, 2014.
What CFDA program did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 16.603 (Corrections Technical Assistance/Clearinghouse).
What should someone do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, NIC provided a contact point through an administrative officer, Melanie Simms, and included a phone number for assistance in the announcement.
What makes this a cooperative agreement instead of a typical grant?
Based on the description, NIC expected substantial federal involvement during the project, including close collaboration with NIC staff and coordination with NIC-approved subject matter experts and a curriculum specialist. That level of engagement is consistent with the cooperative agreement approach.
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