Opportunity Information: Apply for 09J72
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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 Jul 1, 2009 and posted on Jul 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 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 09J72) is a discretionary National Institute of Corrections (NIC) cooperative agreement focused on strengthening staff training in jail operations that use a direct supervision model. Through this project, NIC's Jails Division is looking for one applicant to design and develop two complete training program curricula that address the distinct responsibilities of key roles in a direct supervision jail. One curriculum is intended for frontline operations, concentrating on the housing unit officer and the shift supervisor. The second curriculum is aimed at executive and senior leadership, concentrating on the administrator's role in leading and sustaining a direct supervision environment. The overall purpose is to produce structured, usable training materials that reflect best practices and can be delivered consistently to improve performance, safety, and accountability in facilities that operate under the direct supervision approach.
The project is designed to run for an eighteen-month period and is explicitly described as a collaborative effort with NIC's Jails Division rather than a fully independent contractor-style deliverable. Because the award instrument is a cooperative agreement, NIC staff are expected to be actively involved throughout the work. NIC Jails Division staff will direct the project and will participate directly in curriculum design, lesson plan development, and the creation of training-related materials. In practical terms, that means the selected applicant should anticipate ongoing coordination, iterative review, and joint decision-making with NIC, with NIC playing a hands-on role in shaping content, format, and final products.
This opportunity falls under CFDA 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development) and is categorized under "Other," with the clarification that the focus is direct supervision in a jail setting. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for participation by organizations that may not have access to substantial non-federal funds. The funding announcement does not specify a dollar award floor or ceiling (both are listed as 0), which typically signals that applicants need to consult the full announcement for budget expectations or that NIC intended to negotiate an appropriate budget based on the proposed work plan and deliverables.
Eligibility is broad and open to a wide range of applicants, including state or local government entities, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, and even qualified individuals or teams. The key eligibility requirement is not the applicant type but proven expertise in the subject matter areas and a demonstrated ability to carry out a project of this size and scope. In other words, NIC is looking for credible capacity, relevant experience in correctional training and direct supervision practices, and the organizational capability to manage curriculum development from design through final training products on an 18-month timeline.
The competition was posted and created on July 1, 2009, with an application closing date of July 24, 2009, and it was archived on August 23, 2009. Only one award was anticipated, so the process was structured to select a single partner to develop both curricula under NIC direction. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at (202) 353-0484.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Direct Supervision Curriculum Development opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09J72)?
This opportunity is a discretionary National Institute of Corrections (NIC) cooperative agreement focused on strengthening staff training for jail operations that use a direct supervision model. The project centers on designing and developing structured training curricula and materials that reflect best practices and can be delivered consistently.
2) What is the main goal of this project?
The goal is to produce two complete training program curricula (with usable training materials) that support improved performance, safety, and accountability in jails operating under the direct supervision approach.
3) How many curricula are being developed under this project?
Two complete training program curricula are to be designed and developed under this project.
4) Who are the intended audiences for the two curricula?
The first curriculum is intended for frontline operations staff, focusing on the housing unit officer and the shift supervisor. The second curriculum is intended for executive and senior leadership, focusing on the administrator's role in leading and sustaining a direct supervision environment.
5) What roles are specifically emphasized in the frontline operations curriculum?
The frontline operations curriculum concentrates on the housing unit officer and the shift supervisor, reflecting their distinct responsibilities in a direct supervision jail.
6) What roles are specifically emphasized in the executive/senior leadership curriculum?
The executive and senior leadership curriculum concentrates on the administrator's role, particularly how administrators lead and sustain a direct supervision environment.
7) What is meant by a direct supervision model in this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is explicitly framed around jail operations that use a direct supervision approach. The announcement emphasizes producing training that supports facilities operating under this model and reflects best practices for that setting.
8) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, not a standard independent, contractor-style deliverable arrangement.
9) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, NIC staff are expected to be actively involved throughout the project. The work is described as collaborative with NIC's Jails Division, involving ongoing coordination, iterative review, and joint decision-making.
10) How involved will NIC be in the work?
NIC Jails Division staff are expected to direct the project and participate directly in curriculum design, lesson plan development, and the creation of training-related materials. NIC is described as playing a hands-on role in shaping content, format, and final products.
11) How many awards will NIC make under this opportunity?
Only one award was anticipated. The intent was to select a single partner to develop both curricula under NIC direction.
12) How long is the project period?
The project is designed to run for an eighteen-month period.
13) What program or CFDA does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 16.601, titled Corrections Training and Staff Development.
14) How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under "Other," with the clarification that the focus is direct supervision in a jail setting.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
16) Is there a minimum or maximum award amount listed?
The funding announcement does not specify a dollar award floor or ceiling; both are listed as 0. This typically indicates applicants may need to consult the full announcement for budget expectations or that the budget may be negotiated based on the proposed work plan and deliverables.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and open to many applicant types, including state or local government entities, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, and qualified individuals or teams.
18) What is the key eligibility expectation beyond applicant type?
The key expectation is proven expertise in the relevant subject matter areas and a demonstrated ability to carry out a project of this size and scope. NIC is looking for credible capacity, relevant experience in correctional training and direct supervision practices, and the capability to manage curriculum development from design through final products on an 18-month timeline.
19) Is this opportunity focused on prisons or jails?
The focus is explicitly on a jail setting, particularly jail operations that use a direct supervision model.
20) What deliverables are expected at a high level?
The project is intended to result in two complete training program curricula and related structured, usable training materials. The materials are intended to reflect best practices and be deliverable consistently.
21) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The competition was posted and created on July 1, 2009, with an application closing date of July 24, 2009.
22) What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on August 23, 2009, meaning it was no longer active as an open application opportunity after that point.
23) Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, reachable at (202) 353-0484.
24) Which NIC division is leading the project?
NIC's Jails Division is leading the effort and is expected to direct and participate in the work throughout the project period.
25) Does the project operate like an independent contractor arrangement?
No. The project is explicitly described as collaborative with NIC rather than a fully independent contractor-style deliverable, with NIC actively involved in shaping and reviewing the work as it develops.
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