Opportunity Information: Apply for 09PEI27

  • 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 "Green Corrections" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.602 CorrectionsResearch and Evaluation and Policy Formulation.
  • This funding opportunity was created on May 22, 2009 and posted on May 22, 2009.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 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 Green Corrections opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09PEI27) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) focused on advancing environmental and conservation practices within the corrections field. NIC is seeking one recipient to enter into an 8-month cooperative agreement to produce a substantial, publication-ready white paper of roughly 45 to 50 pages. The central deliverable is not a pilot project or on-the-ground facility upgrade, but a practical implementation-oriented document that explores strategies for introducing, expanding, and normalizing environmental and conservation efforts across corrections settings.

A key point in this announcement is that the award is explicitly described as a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional grant. In practical terms, that means NIC expects to be substantively involved during the project period, collaborating with the recipient as the work is developed and ensuring the funding supports the specific statement of work laid out in the full announcement. The intent is for the paper to be actionable and aligned with NIC priorities, rather than a purely independent research product.

The white paper is meant to serve as a foundational resource for NICs Research and Evaluation Division. NIC plans to use the findings and implementation strategies from the paper to coordinate internally with other NIC divisions, including Prisons, Jails, Community Corrections, and Transition and Workforce Development. The broader goal is to translate the papers guidance into future training and technical assistance offerings for the field. In other words, the paper is positioned as a bridge between emerging green practices and real-world corrections operations, helping NIC shape curricula, guidance, and support tools that agencies can actually use.

The scope centers on environmental and conservation efforts as they relate to corrections, which can include topics like sustainability practices in facilities, conservation-minded operations, resource efficiency, environmental stewardship programs, and related awareness-building approaches that fit within institutional and community corrections contexts. While the announcement summary does not list specific required subtopics, it emphasizes implementation strategies and awareness-building, signaling that the strongest proposals would likely focus on practical pathways, barriers and facilitators, stakeholder roles, and considerations unique to correctional environments.

Eligibility is broad. NIC indicates that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team may apply as long as they have relevant expertise in the areas described. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. NIC anticipates making a single award.

The funding listing does not specify an award floor or ceiling in the summary data provided, indicating that applicants would need to consult the full announcement for budget expectations and detailed requirements. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.602 (Corrections Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation), underscoring its research, evaluation, and policy-development orientation rather than capital improvements or direct service delivery.

Timing details show the opportunity was posted May 22, 2009, with a closing date of June 19, 2009, and an archive date of July 19, 2009. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484.

Finally, NIC notes that the completed white paper will be released into the public domain. That condition matters for applicants planning their approach to sourcing, citation, and any use of proprietary methods or restricted materials, since the final product is intended to be broadly accessible and usable by the wider corrections community.

Green Corrections (Funding Opportunity Number 09PEI27) - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Green Corrections funding opportunity (09PEI27)?

The Green Corrections opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09PEI27) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). It focuses on advancing environmental and conservation practices within the corrections field through a deliverable focused on practical implementation.

Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).

What type of award is this: grant or cooperative agreement?

This award is explicitly described as a cooperative agreement, not a traditional grant. That means NIC expects to be substantively involved during the project period and to collaborate with the recipient as the work is developed, ensuring alignment with NIC priorities and the statement of work.

How many awards does NIC expect to make?

NIC anticipates making a single award (one recipient).

What is the project period or duration?

The project period is 8 months.

What is the main deliverable under this cooperative agreement?

The central deliverable is a substantial, publication-ready white paper of roughly 45 to 50 pages. The emphasis is on a practical, implementation-oriented document to help introduce, expand, and normalize environmental and conservation efforts across corrections settings.

Is this funding intended for facility upgrades or an on-the-ground pilot project?

No. The deliverable described in the announcement is a white paper, not a pilot project and not an on-the-ground facility upgrade or capital improvement effort.

What should the white paper focus on?

The white paper is intended to explore strategies for introducing, expanding, and normalizing environmental and conservation practices across corrections settings. The announcement emphasizes implementation strategies and awareness-building, suggesting competitive approaches would address practical pathways for adoption and considerations unique to correctional environments.

What topics can be included within "environmental and conservation" efforts in corrections?

The scope can include sustainability practices in facilities, conservation-minded operations, resource efficiency, environmental stewardship programs, and related awareness-building approaches that fit within institutional corrections and community corrections contexts.

Are specific subtopics required in the white paper?

The summary information provided does not list specific required subtopics. It does, however, emphasize implementation strategies and awareness-building, indicating a strong practical orientation for what the paper should cover.

Who is the intended user of the white paper?

The white paper is meant to serve as a foundational resource for NIC's Research and Evaluation Division. NIC also plans to use the findings and implementation strategies to coordinate internally with other NIC divisions, including Prisons, Jails, Community Corrections, and Transition and Workforce Development.

How does NIC plan to use the work product after it is completed?

NIC positions the paper as a bridge between emerging green practices and real-world corrections operations. The guidance is intended to inform future NIC training and technical assistance offerings for the field, including the development of curricula, guidance, and support tools that corrections agencies can use.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is broad. NIC indicates that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team may apply, as long as they have relevant expertise in the areas described.

Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?

No. NIC states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

How much funding is available (award floor or ceiling)?

The summary data provided does not specify an award floor or ceiling. Applicants would need to consult the full announcement for budget expectations and detailed requirements.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.602 (Corrections Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation).

What does the CFDA association suggest about the nature of the work?

Based on the CFDA listed (Corrections Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation) and the stated deliverable, this opportunity is oriented toward research, evaluation, and policy-development style work products rather than capital improvements or direct service delivery.

When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?

The opportunity was posted on May 22, 2009. The closing date was June 19, 2009. The archive date was July 19, 2009.

Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?

The listed point of contact was Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484.

Will the completed white paper be publicly available?

Yes. NIC notes that the completed white paper will be released into the public domain.

What does public domain release mean for the recipient's approach to sources and materials?

Because the final paper is intended for public domain release, applicants should consider how they will handle sourcing, citation, and any use of proprietary methods or restricted materials. The final product is intended to be broadly accessible and usable by the wider corrections community.

What is the practical implication of NIC's involvement under a cooperative agreement?

NIC expects to collaborate with the recipient during the project period. The intent is for the paper to be actionable and aligned with NIC priorities and the statement of work, rather than a purely independent research product developed without agency collaboration.

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