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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 "Leadership Development for Corrections Supervisors" 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 Jun 6, 2014 and posted on Jun 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 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) grant opportunity titled Leadership Development for Corrections Supervisors (Funding Opportunity Number 14AC07) is a discretionary cooperative agreement aimed at strengthening frontline leadership in correctional agencies by building a research-informed supervisory leadership development program. NIC is responding to modern pressures in corrections leadership, including changing expectations for leaders, workforce demographic shifts, growing reliance on technology, increasing demand for data-driven decision-making, and the need to embed research-based practices into everyday correctional administration. The central idea is that agencies need to develop leadership earlier in an employee's career to support succession planning and improve overall organizational outcomes, rather than waiting until staff reach higher management levels.
NIC defines the target audience, "supervisors," as staff who directly manage employees working with the primary client or constituent population, typically one or two levels above entry-line positions. The program is expected to be built around NIC's Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century model, which identifies ten core supervisory competencies: ethics and values; interpersonal relationships; motivating others; oral and written communication; developing direct reports; managing conflict; team building; collaboration; and problem solving and decision making. Applicants are expected to propose a clear plan and methodology that fits the project's scope and timeframe, identifies essential elements of an evidence-based supervisory leadership program, and demonstrates that the applicant team has the right mix of expertise (leadership subject matter knowledge, project management capacity, validated assessment development and validation experience, and instructional design expertise).
The funded work focuses on designing, developing, and preparing to pilot a blended learning curriculum (capable of being delivered in-person or virtually) specifically for corrections supervisors. The awardee must conduct a comprehensive literature review of leadership theories, effective leadership development practices, and best practices in training program design. In parallel, the awardee must review NIC's existing leadership development materials for usable or adaptable content, including both the competency model and NIC's existing supervisor-level course Essential Skills for New Supervisors. Based on the research review and NIC resource assessment, the awardee must produce a course architecture that organizes and defines the program's structure, content areas, learning flow, and how the competencies will be addressed in instruction.
A major requirement is the development and integration of a validated assessment instrument that measures an end user's proficiency across the identified competencies. This tool is not meant to be a simple quiz; it must be validated and provided in an electronic-compatible format that supports delivery, scoring, and report generation. The assessment is intended to function as part of the learning experience, helping identify current skill levels and potentially shaping learning needs. Additionally, the project must include a robust evaluation approach, with benchmarks and metrics for both formative and summative evaluation aligned to the Kirkpatrick model, meaning evaluation should cover participant reaction, learning, behavior change, and results/organizational impact to the extent feasible.
From a product standpoint, the deliverables are concrete and extensive. The awardee must produce a design document that explains the full project in narrative form, including the background and purpose of the effort, who the curriculum serves, project and course objectives, the course architecture, delivery and media decisions, design notes, and the resources and references used. The curriculum itself must be complete for blended delivery and include detailed lesson plans, course media, participant guide(s), and facilitator guide(s). It also must include a comprehensive evaluation plan and exist in two delivery-ready configurations: a classroom option and a virtual option, with revisions made as needed based on pilot delivery feedback. Finally, the awardee must identify potential pilot sites and carry out pilots of both the virtual and classroom versions of the course.
In terms of funding and eligibility, NIC anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $75,000, which is also the award ceiling, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include public or private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams as long as they can demonstrate expertise aligned with the project requirements. The opportunity was posted June 6, 2014, and closed June 30, 2014, with the program archived July 30, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the program is 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
For technical or programmatic questions, NIC directed applicants to contact Amanda Hall, Correctional Program Specialist, at a4hall@bop.gov, and noted that all questions and answers would be posted publicly on NIC's website. For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice listed Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484 for technical application access questions.
FAQs: Leadership Development for Corrections Supervisors (NIC) - Funding Opportunity Number 14AC07
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) discretionary cooperative agreement titled Leadership Development for Corrections Supervisors (Funding Opportunity Number 14AC07). It focuses on strengthening frontline leadership in correctional agencies by building a research-informed supervisory leadership development program.
What problem is NIC trying to address with this project?
NIC is responding to modern pressures in corrections leadership, including changing expectations for leaders, workforce demographic shifts, growing reliance on technology, increasing demand for data-driven decision-making, and the need to embed research-based practices into everyday correctional administration. A key goal is developing leadership earlier in employees' careers to support succession planning and improve organizational outcomes.
Who is the target audience for the training program?
NIC defines "supervisors" as staff who directly manage employees working with the primary client or constituent population, typically one or two levels above entry-line positions.
What leadership framework must the program be built around?
The program is expected to be built around NIC's Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century model.
What supervisory competencies are included in NIC's model?
NIC's model identifies ten core supervisory competencies:
- Ethics and values
- Interpersonal relationships
- Motivating others
- Oral and written communication
- Developing direct reports
- Managing conflict
- Team building
- Collaboration
- Problem solving and decision making
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The funded work focuses on designing, developing, and preparing to pilot a blended learning curriculum for corrections supervisors that can be delivered in-person or virtually.
What research activities are required under this project?
The awardee must conduct a comprehensive literature review covering leadership theories, effective leadership development practices, and best practices in training program design.
Does the awardee need to use or review NIC materials that already exist?
Yes. The awardee must review NIC's existing leadership development materials for usable or adaptable content. This includes the competency model and NIC's existing supervisor-level course Essential Skills for New Supervisors.
What is a "course architecture" in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the literature review and assessment of NIC resources, the awardee must produce a course architecture that organizes and defines the program's structure, content areas, learning flow, and how the competencies will be addressed through instruction.
Is an assessment tool required as part of the curriculum?
Yes. A major requirement is developing and integrating a validated assessment instrument that measures an end user's proficiency across the identified competencies.
Is the assessment instrument just a test or quiz?
No. The assessment instrument is not intended to be a simple quiz. It must be validated and designed to measure proficiency across the competency areas.
What technical format requirements apply to the assessment instrument?
The assessment must be provided in an electronic-compatible format that supports delivery, scoring, and report generation.
How is the assessment intended to be used in the training program?
The assessment is intended to function as part of the learning experience by helping identify current skill levels and potentially shaping learning needs.
What kind of evaluation is required for this project?
The project must include a robust evaluation approach with benchmarks and metrics for both formative and summative evaluation aligned to the Kirkpatrick model.
What does it mean that evaluation should align to the Kirkpatrick model?
It means evaluation should cover, to the extent feasible, participant reaction, learning, behavior change, and results/organizational impact.
What are the key deliverables for the awardee?
Deliverables are extensive and include:
- A design document explaining the full project in narrative form (background and purpose, who the curriculum serves, project and course objectives, course architecture, delivery/media decisions, design notes, and resources/references used).
- A complete blended curriculum with detailed lesson plans, course media, participant guide(s), and facilitator guide(s).
- A comprehensive evaluation plan.
- Two delivery-ready configurations: a classroom option and a virtual option.
- Revisions as needed based on pilot delivery feedback.
- Identification of potential pilot sites and pilots of both the virtual and classroom versions.
Is the curriculum required to be deliverable both in person and online?
Yes. The curriculum must be designed for blended delivery and must exist in two delivery-ready configurations: a classroom version and a virtual version.
Are pilot trainings required?
Yes. The awardee must identify potential pilot sites and carry out pilots of both the virtual and classroom versions of the course.
How many awards did NIC anticipate making?
NIC anticipated making one award.
What was the anticipated funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount was $75,000, and the award ceiling was also $75,000.
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 expertise aligned with the project requirements.
What expertise was NIC expecting applicants to demonstrate?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate that their team had the right mix of expertise, including leadership subject matter knowledge, project management capacity, validated assessment development and validation experience, and instructional design expertise.
What administrative details are provided (posting, closing, and archive dates)?
The opportunity was posted June 6, 2014, closed June 30, 2014, and the program was archived July 30, 2014.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
Who was the contact for programmatic or technical questions about the opportunity?
For technical or programmatic questions, NIC directed applicants to contact Amanda Hall, Correctional Program Specialist, at a4hall@bop.gov.
Where would NIC publish responses to questions from applicants?
NIC noted that all questions and answers would be posted publicly on NIC's website.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For technical application access questions, the notice listed Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484.
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