Opportunity Information: Apply for 13AC11
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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 "Executive Excellence a Training and Development Program for Correctional Executives." 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 15, 2013 and posted on Jul 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 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 $78,000.00 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 this discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 13AC11) to support the continued development of "Executive Excellence," a training and professional development program aimed at senior correctional leaders. The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected applicant would not simply deliver work independently, but would collaborate closely with NIC and work under the direction of NIC's Deputy Director. The project period was 15 months and was required to begin no later than September 15, 2013, reflecting an accelerated schedule focused on near-term improvements to an existing national leadership curriculum.
At the center of the grant is the expectation that the recipient will develop, modify, and enhance a competency-based training curriculum that uses a blended learning approach (typically mixing in-person instruction with other modalities such as online learning, self-directed work, and facilitated group activities). The curriculum is intended to align with the framework laid out in "Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century," which identifies the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed at the executive level in modern corrections. The target audience is high-potential professionals in corrections who are viewed as future chief executive officers at the state, local, or federal level, addressing what NIC describes as a significant and still unmet leadership development need in the field.
While NIC notes that the existing Executive Excellence curriculum is already strong, the purpose of the cooperative agreement is continuous improvement: refining content, strengthening the competency alignment, and enhancing the overall design and delivery. The content areas emphasized in the program are broad and executive-focused, including leadership skill-building, ethics and values-based decision-making, and deeper self-awareness as a leadership tool. It also highlights strategic thinking, team-oriented performance, and effective decision-making in complex environments, along with executive visioning and the practical work of mission and agenda setting. Additional focus areas include executive planning and the "politics of corrections" both internally (within agencies and institutions) and externally (across government systems, stakeholders, and public scrutiny), as well as the ability to create and sustain collaborative partnerships outside the agency. A notable feature of the program is its emphasis on strategic and critical thinking through experiential exercises and group sessions, suggesting the training is designed to be applied and interactive rather than purely lecture-based.
Administratively, NIC anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $78,000 and no minimum award amount specified. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants were broadly defined and included public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they could demonstrate relevant expertise in the areas described. The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2013, with an application deadline of August 8, 2013, and it was associated with CFDA 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development). NIC also indicated the effort would be a collaborative venture involving NIC's Academy and Administrative Divisions, reinforcing that the awardee would be expected to coordinate closely with NIC staff and integrate the work into NIC's broader training infrastructure. For access issues or administrative questions, the notice listed Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, as the point of contact by phone at 202-353-0484.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) discretionary funding opportunity to support the continued development of "Executive Excellence," a training and professional development program for senior correctional leaders. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is 13AC11.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is a cooperative agreement. This means the recipient is expected to work collaboratively with NIC rather than operate independently, and the work will be conducted under the direction of NIC's Deputy Director.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is continuous improvement of an existing national leadership curriculum. The recipient is expected to develop, modify, and enhance a competency-based training curriculum, strengthen alignment to NIC leadership competencies, and improve overall design and delivery using a blended learning approach.
What program is being developed or improved under this grant?
The project supports "Executive Excellence," NIC's training and professional development program aimed at senior correctional leaders and high-potential professionals viewed as future chief executive officers in corrections.
Who is the target audience for the Executive Excellence curriculum?
The intended participants are high-potential professionals in corrections who are considered future chief executive officers at the state, local, or federal level.
What leadership framework should the curriculum align with?
The curriculum is expected to align with "Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century," which describes executive-level knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed in modern corrections.
What training approach is expected?
The curriculum must use a blended learning approach. This typically mixes in-person instruction with other learning modalities such as online learning, self-directed work, and facilitated group activities.
What subject areas should the curriculum emphasize?
Emphasized content areas include executive-level leadership skill-building; ethics and values-based decision-making; self-awareness as a leadership tool; strategic thinking; team-oriented performance; effective decision-making in complex environments; executive visioning; mission and agenda setting; executive planning; and the internal and external "politics of corrections," including stakeholder and public scrutiny.
Does the program include interactive or experiential learning?
Yes. A notable feature is the emphasis on strategic and critical thinking through experiential exercises and group sessions, indicating the training is intended to be applied and interactive rather than purely lecture-based.
How closely will the awardee work with NIC?
The effort is described as a collaborative venture involving NIC's Academy and Administrative Divisions. The awardee is expected to coordinate closely with NIC staff and integrate the work into NIC's broader training infrastructure, working under the direction of NIC's Deputy Director.
What is the project period?
The project period is 15 months.
When was the project required to begin?
The project was required to begin no later than September 15, 2013, reflecting an accelerated schedule focused on near-term improvements.
How many awards did NIC anticipate making?
NIC anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $78,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was specified.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were broadly defined and included public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they could demonstrate relevant expertise in the areas described in the notice.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 13AC11.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development).
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2013, and the application deadline was August 8, 2013.
Who was listed as the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The notice listed Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, as the point of contact. The phone number provided was 202-353-0484.
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