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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 "Jail as Part of County Government Review and Revision" 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 21, 2011 and posted on Dec 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 19, 2012. (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 $80,000.00 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 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 National Institute of Corrections (NIC), through its Jails Division, offered a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity to update and revise its existing training program titled "Jail as Part of County Government." The purpose of the project was not to launch a new training from scratch, but to review the current program materials and make targeted revisions so the curriculum better reflects the realities of how local jails operate within county government structures. The work was designed to be completed over a 9-month period, with the selected awardee collaborating closely with NIC staff throughout the process, which is typical of a cooperative agreement where the federal agency remains actively involved in shaping and guiding deliverables.
The revised training program was intended to address the practical and often complicated relationship between jail operations and the county or local government systems that fund, oversee, or otherwise influence them. NIC emphasized that applicants needed strong, real-world understanding of local jail purpose and functions, the operational complexities that affect day-to-day management, and the liability risks that commonly arise in jail settings. A major theme of the opportunity was the governance and funding dynamic: applicants had to demonstrate that they understand how jail administrators interact with funding authorities, what tensions can arise, and how to manage those relationships in a way that supports safe, lawful, and effective jail operations.
A particularly specific competency area was the unique situation in many jurisdictions where the sheriff is an elected official, while the funding authority is typically a county board, commission, or other local governing body. NIC highlighted the challenges inherent in that arrangement, including divided authority, political pressures, different accountability structures, and competing priorities. Applicants also needed to show awareness of the resource constraints that local governments and jails frequently face, and, importantly, to offer strategies that help jail leaders and funding bodies build productive working relationships despite those constraints. In practice, that means the revised curriculum would likely focus on communication, shared problem-solving, aligning operational needs with budget realities, and reducing risk through good governance and clear expectations.
Because the deliverable was a training curriculum revision, NIC required applicants to have demonstrated expertise in adult learning and curriculum development. The announcement specifically called for experience using the Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP) model, signaling that NIC expected the updated program to follow a structured instructional design approach, with clear learning objectives, effective presentation methods, participant engagement strategies, and tools for assessing learning outcomes. This requirement made it clear that subject-matter expertise in jail operations alone was not enough; the awardee also needed the technical skill to translate that expertise into a teachable, high-quality training package.
Administratively, the opportunity was identified as Funding Opportunity Number 12JA02 under CFDA 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development). NIC anticipated making a single award, with a maximum funding amount (award ceiling) of $80,000 and no required cost sharing or match. The eligible applicant pool was broad, allowing state or local government entities, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams to apply, as long as they could demonstrate the expertise described and the ability to carry out a project of this size and scope. The posting date was December 21, 2011, and applications were due January 19, 2012, with the opportunity archived shortly afterward. For technical assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Pamela Davison at NIC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the focus of this NIC grant opportunity?
This opportunity from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), Jails Division, focused on updating and revising an existing training program titled "Jail as Part of County Government." The goal was to improve and modernize the current curriculum so it better reflects how local jails actually operate within county government structures.
Is NIC funding the creation of a brand-new training program?
No. The purpose was not to build a new course from scratch. The work was to review the existing program materials and make targeted revisions to strengthen relevance, accuracy, and usefulness.
What kind of award mechanism was used?
NIC offered this as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means NIC expected to remain actively involved during the project, collaborating with the awardee and helping shape and guide deliverables.
How long was the project expected to take?
The project was designed to be completed over a 9-month period.
What is the training program being revised called?
The training program is titled "Jail as Part of County Government."
What problem or need was NIC trying to address with the revised curriculum?
NIC wanted the updated training to more accurately address the real-world relationship between jail operations and the county or local government systems that fund, oversee, or influence jail operations. The revised curriculum was intended to reflect practical governance, funding, operational, and risk realities faced by local jails.
What content areas did NIC emphasize as important for applicants to understand?
NIC emphasized that applicants needed strong, real-world understanding of:
- The purpose and functions of local jails
- The operational complexities that affect day-to-day jail management
- Common liability risks in jail settings
- The governance and funding dynamic between jails and county/local government
Why is the relationship between jail administrators and funding authorities central to this project?
A major theme of the opportunity was how jail administrators interact with the funding authorities (such as county boards or commissions), what tensions can arise, and how to manage those relationships in a way that supports safe, lawful, and effective jail operations.
What specific governance challenge did NIC highlight?
NIC highlighted the common situation where the sheriff is an elected official while the funding authority is a county board, commission, or other local governing body. The announcement noted this arrangement can involve divided authority, political pressures, different accountability structures, and competing priorities.
Did NIC expect the revised curriculum to address resource constraints?
Yes. Applicants needed to show awareness of the resource constraints local governments and jails frequently face and to offer strategies for building productive working relationships despite those constraints.
What types of strategies did NIC expect the revised training to support?
Based on the announcement’s emphasis, the revised curriculum would likely support strategies such as communication between jail leaders and funding bodies, shared problem-solving, aligning operational needs with budget realities, and reducing risk through good governance and clear expectations.
What instructional design expertise did NIC require?
Because the deliverable was a curriculum revision, NIC required demonstrated expertise in adult learning and curriculum development. Subject-matter knowledge of jail operations alone was not sufficient.
What instructional model did NIC specifically call for?
NIC specifically called for experience using the Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP) model, indicating the revised program was expected to follow a structured approach with clear learning objectives, effective presentation methods, participant engagement strategies, and tools for assessing learning outcomes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 12JA02.
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity was under CFDA 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
How many awards did NIC anticipate making?
NIC anticipated making a single award.
What was the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling was $80,000.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The announcement stated there was no required cost sharing or match.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool was broad. It included state or local government entities, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams, as long as they could demonstrate the required expertise and capacity to complete a project of this size and scope.
What key qualifications did applicants need to demonstrate?
Applicants needed to demonstrate both:
- Strong real-world understanding of local jail operations, governance, funding dynamics, and liability risks
- Proven ability in adult learning and curriculum development, including use of the ITIP model
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The posting date was December 21, 2011. Applications were due January 19, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived shortly after the application due date.
Who was listed as the contact for technical assistance accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Pamela Davison at NIC.
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