Opportunity Information: Apply for 13CS06
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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 "Development of Materials Specific to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Offenders in Corrections" 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 Jan 8, 2013 and posted on Jan 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2013. (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 $30,000.00 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 state or general unit of 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) announced a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 13CS06) focused on developing practical, field-relevant materials for corrections agencies working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people under correctional control. The core deliverable is a white paper, to be produced over a 12-month project period, that lays out recommended best practices for the safe, respectful, and effective management of LGBTI offenders both in institutional custody settings (such as jails and prisons) and in community supervision contexts (such as probation and parole). The intent is to translate existing knowledge and professional practice into clear guidance that corrections leaders and line staff can use to improve safety, reduce harm, and ensure appropriate treatment and management of this population across the full continuum of correctional supervision.
The award structure reflects a small, targeted project intended to produce a single high-value product. NIC expected to make one award, with an award ceiling of $30,000 and no required cost sharing or matching. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that NIC expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on scope, providing input on drafts, facilitating access to subject-matter expertise, or helping align the final product with NIC priorities and the realities of correctional operations. The funding activity is categorized as "Other," clarified specifically as the development of informational materials related to managing the LGBTI offender population.
Eligibility is broad and designed to attract specialized expertise rather than limit participation to a narrow set of institutions. Applicants could include state or local government entities, private agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit or for-profit organizations, individual consultants, or teams, as long as they can demonstrate subject-matter expertise in the relevant areas and a proven ability to carry out a project of this size and scope. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development, reinforcing that the primary goal is to strengthen correctional practice through guidance, training-oriented resources, and staff development tools rather than direct service delivery.
Key dates indicate this was a time-limited solicitation released and closed in early 2013. The opportunity was posted and created on January 8, 2013, with an original and current closing date of January 31, 2013, and it was archived on February 1, 2013. Questions related to technical access to the full announcement were directed to Pamela Steely, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484, specifically for technical assistance with obtaining the announcement rather than programmatic guidance.
In practical terms, an applicant responding to this solicitation would be proposing a structured approach to researching and synthesizing correctional best practices, engaging relevant stakeholders or experts as needed, and producing a well-organized white paper that corrections agencies could rely on as a reference for policy development and operational decision-making. The emphasis on both custody and community supervision suggests NIC was looking for comprehensive guidance that addresses the distinct risks and management issues that can arise in different correctional environments, while maintaining a consistent focus on safety, respect, and professionalism in interactions with LGBTI individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 13CS06) to develop practical, field-relevant informational materials for corrections agencies working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people under correctional control.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to translate existing knowledge and professional practice into clear guidance that corrections leaders and line staff can use to improve safety, reduce harm, and support safe, respectful, and effective management of LGBTI offenders across the continuum of correctional supervision.
What is the core deliverable?
The core deliverable is a white paper that lays out recommended best practices for managing LGBTI offenders.
How long is the project period?
The project period is 12 months.
What settings must the white paper cover?
The white paper must address both:
- Institutional custody settings (such as jails and prisons)
- Community supervision contexts (such as probation and parole)
What kinds of issues is the white paper expected to address?
Based on the opportunity description, the white paper should provide best-practice guidance that supports safety, respect, and professionalism in interactions with LGBTI individuals, and helps agencies reduce harm and manage risks in both custody and community supervision environments.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for the project?
A cooperative agreement typically means NIC expects to have substantial involvement during the project. As described, this may include collaborating on scope, providing input on drafts, facilitating access to subject-matter expertise, and helping align the final product with NIC priorities and the operational realities of corrections agencies.
How many awards did NIC expect to make?
NIC expected to make one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $30,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies no required cost sharing or matching.
How is the funding activity categorized?
The funding activity is categorized as "Other," clarified specifically as the development of informational materials related to managing the LGBTI offender population.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
Does this opportunity focus on direct services to individuals?
No. The description emphasizes developing guidance and training-oriented informational materials to strengthen correctional practice, rather than providing direct services.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Applicants could include state or local government entities, private agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit or for-profit organizations, individual consultants, or teams, provided they could demonstrate relevant subject-matter expertise and the ability to carry out a project of this size and scope.
What kinds of expertise were applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate subject-matter expertise relevant to corrections practice and the management of LGBTI offenders, along with a proven ability to complete a small, targeted project culminating in a single high-value product (the white paper).
What would a typical approach under this solicitation look like?
An applicant would propose a structured approach to researching and synthesizing correctional best practices, engaging relevant stakeholders or experts as needed, and producing a well-organized white paper that agencies could use as a reference for policy development and operational decision-making.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted/created on January 8, 2013, and the closing date (original and current) was January 31, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on February 1, 2013.
Who was the contact for technical assistance with accessing the announcement?
Questions related to technical access to the full announcement were directed to Pamela Steely, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484. The contact was specifically for technical assistance with obtaining the announcement rather than programmatic guidance.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 13CS06.
What is NIC ultimately trying to help corrections agencies do with this white paper?
NIC intended the white paper to be practical, field-relevant guidance that corrections leaders and line staff can use to improve safety, reduce harm, and ensure appropriate treatment and management of LGBTI offenders in both institutional and community supervision settings.
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