Opportunity Information: Apply for 13AC04
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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 16, 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 a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 13AC04) to support improvements to its Executive Excellence training and development program for correctional executives. Through a cooperative agreement lasting 15 months and starting no later than September 15, 2013, NIC sought a qualified organization, group, or individual to work closely with NIC leadership, specifically under the direction of the NIC Deputy Director, to develop, modify, and enhance an existing competency-based curriculum. The overall purpose was to strengthen an already high-quality executive leadership program so it more fully aligns with the framework laid out in Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century, a competency model that defines what senior correctional leaders need to succeed in complex, high-stakes environments.
At the center of the project was the expectation that the awardee would refine a blended-modality training curriculum, meaning the program would use a mix of instructional approaches rather than relying on a single format. The target audience was current or emerging leaders in corrections who have demonstrated the potential to become chief executive officers at the state, local, or federal level. NIC described this as a significant and largely unfilled leadership development need in the corrections field, and the project was intended to help close that gap by sharpening executive-level capabilities tied to the competency framework.
The curriculum focus areas were broad and executive-facing, emphasizing practical leadership skill building along with deeper professional judgment and self-management skills. NIC highlighted content areas such as ethics and values-based leadership, self-awareness, strategic thinking, team-oriented performance, effective decision-making, executive visioning, mission and agenda setting, and executive planning. The program also addressed the politics of corrections, both internal and external, recognizing that correctional executives operate in environments shaped by public scrutiny, interagency relationships, labor issues, legislative priorities, and community expectations. Another major emphasis was developing the ability to build and sustain collaborative partnerships outside the agency, reflecting the growing need for corrections leaders to coordinate with courts, law enforcement, community providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders. To make these skills more actionable, the program was also designed to develop strategic and critical thinking through experiential activities and group-based sessions, not just lecture-style instruction.
Operationally, this opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, signaling NICs intention to be substantially involved in guiding the work and shaping deliverables. The project was described as a collaborative venture with NICs Academy and Administrative Divisions, reinforcing that the awardee would not be working independently but instead in ongoing coordination with NIC components responsible for training and administration.
In terms of funding and eligibility, NIC expected to make one award with an award ceiling of $78,000 and no required cost sharing or matching. Eligible applicants were broadly defined and included any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team with relevant expertise in the areas described. The opportunity was posted July 15, 2013, with an original closing date of August 5, 2013, later extended to August 8, 2013, and it was archived September 4, 2013. The funding aligned with CFDA 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development. For access issues or assistance, NIC listed Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484 as the point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 13AC04) to support improvements to NIC's Executive Excellence training and development program for correctional executives.
2) What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to strengthen NIC's executive leadership program by developing, modifying, and enhancing an existing competency-based curriculum so it aligns more fully with the framework in Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century.
3) What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is a cooperative agreement. NIC indicated it expected to be substantially involved in guiding the work and shaping deliverables rather than having the recipient operate independently.
4) How long is the project period?
The cooperative agreement period is 15 months.
5) When was the project expected to start?
The project was expected to start no later than September 15, 2013.
6) How many awards did NIC expect to make?
NIC expected to make one award.
7) What is the maximum funding available?
The award ceiling was $78,000.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. NIC stated there was no required cost sharing or matching.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were broadly defined and included any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team with relevant expertise in the areas described in the opportunity.
10) Who is the target audience for the training program being improved?
The target audience is current or emerging leaders in corrections who have demonstrated the potential to become chief executive officers at the state, local, or federal level.
11) What need in the corrections field was this opportunity intended to address?
NIC described a significant and largely unfilled leadership development need for executive-level correctional leaders, and this project was intended to help close that gap by sharpening executive capabilities tied to the competency framework.
12) What competency framework must the curriculum align with?
The curriculum was expected to align with Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century, described as a competency model defining what senior correctional leaders need to succeed in complex, high-stakes environments.
13) What does NIC mean by a "competency-based curriculum" in this context?
Based on the opportunity description, the curriculum is organized around defined leadership competencies (from the 21st-century competency model) and aims to build executive-level capabilities that map directly to that framework.
14) What does "blended-modality" training mean for this project?
NIC expected the awardee to refine a blended-modality curriculum, meaning the training would use a mix of instructional approaches rather than relying on a single format.
15) What kinds of leadership topics were specifically highlighted for the curriculum?
NIC highlighted executive-facing content areas including ethics and values-based leadership, self-awareness, strategic thinking, team-oriented performance, effective decision-making, executive visioning, mission and agenda setting, and executive planning.
16) Does the curriculum address the political environment correctional executives face?
Yes. NIC emphasized covering the politics of corrections (internal and external), noting that executives operate under public scrutiny and within interagency relationships, labor issues, legislative priorities, and community expectations.
17) Is collaboration with external partners part of the curriculum emphasis?
Yes. A major emphasis was developing the ability to build and sustain collaborative partnerships outside the agency, reflecting the need for coordination with courts, law enforcement, community providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
18) What instructional approach did NIC emphasize beyond lecture-style training?
NIC emphasized developing strategic and critical thinking through experiential activities and group-based sessions, not just lecture-style instruction.
19) Who within NIC would direct or oversee the work?
The awardee was expected to work closely with NIC leadership, specifically under the direction of the NIC Deputy Director.
20) Would the awardee work independently or in collaboration with NIC components?
The project was described as a collaborative venture with NIC's Academy and Administrative Divisions, indicating ongoing coordination with NIC components responsible for training and administration.
21) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted July 15, 2013. The original closing date was August 5, 2013, and it was later extended to August 8, 2013.
22) When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on September 4, 2013.
23) What CFDA program did this opportunity fall under?
The funding aligned with CFDA 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
24) Who should applicants contact for access issues or assistance?
NIC listed Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, as the point of contact. Phone: 202-353-0484.
25) What kind of applicant expertise was NIC looking for?
NIC sought a qualified organization, group, or individual with relevant expertise to develop, modify, and enhance an executive-level, competency-based curriculum and to work closely with NIC leadership on a collaborative curriculum refinement effort.
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