Opportunity Information: Apply for 09J69
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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 "Direct Supervision Curriculum Development" 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 Mar 20, 2009 and posted on Mar 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Direct Supervision Curriculum Development opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09J69) is a discretionary federal grant offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), specifically its Jails Division, to create two separate training curricula focused on improving how direct supervision jails are staffed and managed. The work centers on building structured, job-specific training programs: one curriculum is meant for front-line operational leadership, concentrating on the duties and expectations of the housing unit officer and the shift supervisor in a direct supervision setting, and the second curriculum is designed for facility leadership, concentrating on the role and responsibilities of the jail administrator operating within the direct supervision model. The overall intent is to produce practical, deliverable training materials that can be used to strengthen staff performance, supervision practices, and administrative leadership in jails using direct supervision principles.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means the NIC Jails Division is not simply funding the work and stepping back. Instead, NIC staff will actively direct and collaborate throughout the project. They will participate in curriculum design decisions, help shape lesson plan development, and contribute to the creation of associated training materials. In practice, applicants should expect an ongoing, hands-on partnership with NIC rather than a fully independent contractor-style project. The project period is eighteen months, reflecting the time needed to design the curricula, build and refine lesson plans, and assemble supporting resources that can be deployed as a formal training program.
This solicitation anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1). It is categorized under “Other” as the funding activity type, with the clarification that the purpose is Training Program Curricula Development. The CFDA listing is 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which lowers the barrier for eligible applicants who may not have dedicated matching funds.
Eligibility is broad and is not restricted to government agencies. NIC indicates that an eligible applicant may be any state or general unit of local government, private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team with expertise in the relevant subject matter. However, the opportunity is not intended for newcomers without a track record: applicants must demonstrate the ability to implement a project of this size and scope and show expertise in the areas described. Put simply, NIC is looking for a qualified developer (or development team) that can produce professional-grade correctional training curricula and work effectively in close coordination with NIC staff.
Key dates for the original posting show it was posted March 20, 2009, with an application closing date of April 10, 2009, and an archive date of May 10, 2009. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which typically indicates the funding amount is not specified in the summary record and would need to be confirmed in the full announcement materials. For those who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484 (business).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Direct Supervision Curriculum Development opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09J69)?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), Jails Division, to develop training curricula for jails that operate under direct supervision principles. The focus is on creating structured, job-specific training programs that can be delivered as formal curricula.
2) Who is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), specifically the NIC Jails Division.
3) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is Training Program Curricula Development. The intent is to produce practical, deliverable training materials that improve staffing and management in direct supervision jails, strengthening staff performance, supervision practices, and administrative leadership.
4) What training products are expected under this project?
The project is intended to create two separate training curricula, including lesson plans and associated training materials, built as structured programs that can be deployed for training in direct supervision settings.
5) What are the two curricula that must be developed?
Two distinct curricula are required:
- One curriculum for front-line operational leadership, focused on the duties and expectations of the housing unit officer and the shift supervisor in a direct supervision setting.
- A second curriculum for facility leadership, focused on the role and responsibilities of the jail administrator operating within the direct supervision model.
6) What roles are specifically emphasized in the front-line operational leadership curriculum?
The front-line curriculum is centered on the housing unit officer and the shift supervisor, with training aligned to their duties and expectations within a direct supervision jail environment.
7) What role is specifically emphasized in the facility leadership curriculum?
The facility leadership curriculum focuses on the jail administrator and the administrator's role and responsibilities when operating within the direct supervision model.
8) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
9) What does "cooperative agreement" mean for how the project will be managed?
It means NIC Jails Division staff will actively direct and collaborate throughout the project rather than simply providing funding and stepping back. Applicants should expect ongoing, hands-on involvement from NIC in curriculum design decisions, lesson plan development, and creation of associated training materials.
10) How involved will NIC be during curriculum development?
NIC participation is described as active and continuous. NIC staff will collaborate on design decisions, help shape lesson plan development, and contribute to related training material development.
11) How long is the project period?
The project period is eighteen (18) months.
12) Why is the project period set at 18 months?
The 18-month period reflects the time anticipated to design the curricula, build and refine lesson plans, and assemble supporting resources into formal training programs.
13) How many awards does NIC expect to make under this solicitation?
This solicitation anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
14) What is the funding activity type?
The funding activity type is categorized as "Other," with a clarification that the purpose is Training Program Curricula Development.
15) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. NIC indicates eligible applicants may include any state or general unit of local government, private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team with expertise in the relevant subject matter.
18) Does NIC limit eligibility to government agencies?
No. The opportunity explicitly notes that eligibility is not restricted to government agencies.
19) What qualifications does NIC expect from applicants?
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to implement a project of this size and scope and show expertise in the subject areas described. The opportunity is not intended for applicants without a track record relevant to developing professional-grade correctional training curricula.
20) Is this opportunity suitable for applicants who are new to curriculum development in corrections?
Based on the description, NIC is seeking qualified developers with demonstrated expertise and the ability to deliver a project of this scale. It is not presented as an opportunity intended for newcomers without relevant experience.
21) Are applicants expected to work independently, or in partnership with NIC?
Applicants should expect a close, ongoing partnership with NIC staff, since the award is a cooperative agreement with active NIC direction and collaboration.
22) When was the opportunity posted?
The original posting date listed is March 20, 2009.
23) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is April 10, 2009.
24) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 10, 2009.
25) Is the award amount specified in the summary information provided?
No. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which typically indicates that the funding amount is not specified in the summary record and would need to be confirmed in the full announcement materials.
26) What are the award floor and award ceiling amounts?
The summary record lists both the award floor and award ceiling as 0, suggesting the dollar amount is not provided in the summary.
27) Who can be contacted if the full announcement cannot be accessed electronically?
The listed contact is Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484 (business).
28) What is the overall intent of the training curricula to be created?
The overall intent is to create practical, deliverable training materials that can be used to strengthen staff performance, supervision practices, and administrative leadership in jails using direct supervision principles.
29) What general topic area does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under corrections training and staff development, specifically targeted at direct supervision jail staffing, management, and leadership training curricula.
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