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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 "Employment Retention" 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 Dec 5, 2009 and posted on Dec 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 28, 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 public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual or team with expertise in the described areas.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Employment Retention grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 10K121) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) under CFDA 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development. The focus is employment retention after incarceration, specifically helping justice-involved individuals keep jobs once they have been hired. NIC is looking to fund one award through an 18-month project period, with the work structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee should expect active involvement and collaboration with NIC during development, review, and refinement of the project deliverables.
The core purpose of the project is to create a competency-based curriculum to train Employment Retention Specialists. In practical terms, the selected applicant would be responsible for defining the skill set and knowledge areas an Employment Retention Specialist needs, then translating those competencies into a structured training program. A competency-based approach typically emphasizes clear learning objectives, measurable performance standards, and practical application, so the curriculum is expected to be more than informational content; it should outline what specialists must be able to do on the job, how those abilities are taught, and how mastery is demonstrated.
Alongside the curriculum, NIC is also seeking development of an assessment instrument aimed at identifying both strengths and risks among offenders who may be in danger of losing employment. This tool is intended to support early identification of job-retention challenges and guide targeted interventions. The assessment component is notable because it is not solely deficit-focused; it explicitly calls for capturing strengths as well as risk factors, which suggests NIC wants a balanced, actionable instrument that can inform individualized retention planning rather than simply labeling someone as high-risk.
Eligibility is broad. NIC will consider proposals from public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they have expertise relevant to employment retention and the curriculum and assessment development described in the announcement. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. The posted date and creation date were December 5, 2009, with an original and current closing date of December 28, 2009, and an archive date of January 27, 2010. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0 in the record, which typically means the amount was not specified in the summary entry and applicants would need to consult the full announcement for budget expectations or constraints.
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484. Overall, this opportunity is centered on building the training and assessment infrastructure needed to professionalize and strengthen employment retention services for individuals returning from incarceration, with NIC seeking one partner to produce field-ready tools that can be used to train specialists and identify job loss risks early enough to intervene.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Employment Retention grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 10K121)?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). It focuses on employment retention after incarceration, specifically helping justice-involved individuals keep jobs once they have been hired.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
What type of award is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement. That structure means the selected awardee should expect active involvement and collaboration with NIC during development, review, and refinement of project deliverables.
How many awards does NIC expect to make?
NIC is looking to fund one award.
What is the project period?
The project period is 18 months.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to create a competency-based curriculum to train Employment Retention Specialists.
What is an Employment Retention Specialist expected to be trained to do under this project?
The project centers on defining the skill set and knowledge areas an Employment Retention Specialist needs and translating those competencies into a structured training program that reflects what specialists must be able to do on the job.
What does NIC mean by a competency-based curriculum in this announcement?
Based on the description provided, a competency-based approach emphasizes clear learning objectives, measurable performance standards, and practical application. The curriculum is expected to go beyond informational content and specify how abilities are taught and how mastery is demonstrated.
Besides the curriculum, what other deliverable is NIC seeking?
NIC is also seeking development of an assessment instrument to identify both strengths and risks among offenders who may be in danger of losing employment.
What is the purpose of the assessment instrument?
The tool is intended to support early identification of job-retention challenges and guide targeted interventions.
Is the assessment instrument only focused on risk factors and deficits?
No. The announcement explicitly calls for capturing strengths as well as risk factors, suggesting NIC wants a balanced and actionable instrument that can inform individualized retention planning.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. NIC will consider proposals from public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they have relevant expertise in employment retention and the curriculum and assessment development described in the announcement.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date and creation date are both December 5, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date are both listed as December 28, 2009.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date is January 27, 2010.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as 0 in the record. This typically indicates the amount was not specified in the summary entry, and applicants would need to consult the full announcement for budget expectations or constraints.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484.
What level of collaboration with NIC should an applicant plan for?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the awardee should plan for NIC to be actively involved throughout development, including collaboration on development, review, and refinement of deliverables.
What kinds of tools is NIC trying to produce through this award?
NIC is seeking field-ready tools that strengthen employment retention services after incarceration, specifically (1) a competency-based training curriculum for Employment Retention Specialists and (2) an assessment instrument that identifies strengths and risks related to job loss so interventions can be targeted early.
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