Opportunity Information: Apply for 16PR01
Apply for 16PR01
- The USDOJ-BOP-NIC in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Networking and Professional Development of State and Large Urban System Correctional Directors" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.601.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 07, 2016 and posted on Jun 07, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2016. (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 $230,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Networking and Professional Development of State and Large Urban System Correctional Directors" (Funding Opportunity Number 16PR01) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, National Institute of Corrections (NIC). Its central purpose is to strengthen the leadership capacity and overall effectiveness of top correctional executives by giving them structured ways to learn from emerging research and best practices, and by building durable peer-to-peer networks that help directors solve problems in real time. Corrections is described as a field that changes constantly, and the opportunity is framed around the idea that executive leaders need ongoing professional development to keep pace with new challenges, shifting policy expectations, and evolving operational realities.
The program is aimed specifically at Directors of Corrections who oversee large, complex systems with high-stakes responsibilities. These directors are expected to manage substantial human resources, set and implement agency policy and procedures, coordinate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and administer significant fiscal resources, all while maintaining sound business practices and delivering measurable results. The solicitation emphasizes that directors cannot effectively meet these demands without staying current on critical issues facing corrections and without learning practical, evidence-informed approaches for addressing areas of need. In that context, the grant highlights two necessities: continuous executive-level learning and a strong professional network of peers who can share perspectives, lessons learned, and workable solutions.
A notable feature of the opportunity is the specific population NIC intends to support through the activities funded under the cooperative agreement. That population includes directors from all 50 state departments of corrections, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories including Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. It also includes leaders from five major urban correctional systems: Los Angeles County, Cook County (Chicago), the District of Columbia, New York City, and Philadelphia. The inclusion of both state-level systems and major urban systems signals an interest in cross-jurisdiction learning, where executives can compare operational approaches across different governance structures, facility types, and population pressures.
Because the award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the expectation is that NIC will have substantial involvement in shaping, guiding, or collaborating on the work rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement. The solicitation indicates that NIC will partner with one or more entities to deliver "professional, collaborative learning experiences" for these directors. While the summary text does not list specific deliverables, the language clearly points toward organized executive trainings, convenings, peer networking events, and other structured forums designed to spread best practices, discuss emerging issues, and support joint problem-solving among correctional leaders.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity carried an award ceiling of $230,000 and anticipated making one award. It was posted and created on June 7, 2016, with an application closing date of July 22, 2016. The CFDA number associated with the solicitation is 16.601. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement, which suggests that NIC expected proposals from qualified organizations capable of convening senior-level leaders, designing high-quality executive development experiences, and facilitating collaboration across a national network of correctional systems.
Overall, the grant is best understood as an investment in the professional infrastructure around correctional executive leadership. Instead of funding direct services inside facilities, it focuses on improving system-level decision-making by helping directors stay informed, sharpen leadership and management skills, and maintain trusted peer connections. The underlying theory is that better-supported directors are more capable of guiding policy, managing resources, responding to emerging risks, and implementing effective practices across their agencies, ultimately improving correctional administration and outcomes at scale.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Networking and Professional Development of State and Large Urban System Correctional Directors".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 16PR01.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What type of funding instrument is it?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the solicitation summary, a cooperative agreement signals that NIC expects substantial involvement in shaping, guiding, or collaborating on the funded work, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal engagement.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The central purpose is to strengthen the leadership capacity and overall effectiveness of top correctional executives by supporting structured learning tied to emerging research and best practices, and by building durable peer-to-peer networks that help directors solve problems in real time.
Why is this program framed as necessary for corrections leaders?
The solicitation describes corrections as a field that changes constantly. It emphasizes that executive leaders need ongoing professional development to keep pace with new challenges, shifting policy expectations, and evolving operational realities.
Who is the intended audience or beneficiary population for the supported activities?
NIC intends the funded activities to support Directors of Corrections overseeing large, complex systems with high-stakes responsibilities, including directors from state, federal, territorial, and major urban correctional systems (as specified in the solicitation).
Which jurisdictions are specifically included in the director population described by NIC?
The solicitation identifies directors from:
- All 50 state departments of corrections
- The Federal Bureau of Prisons
- The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
- U.S. territories including Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands
Which large urban correctional systems are included?
The solicitation includes leaders from five major urban correctional systems:
- Los Angeles County
- Cook County (Chicago)
- District of Columbia
- New York City
- Philadelphia
What kinds of responsibilities do the targeted directors typically have?
The summary describes directors as leaders who manage substantial human resources, set and implement agency policy and procedures, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, administer significant fiscal resources, maintain sound business practices, and deliver measurable results.
What needs does the solicitation say directors have in order to meet those responsibilities?
It emphasizes two necessities: (1) continuous executive-level learning to stay current on critical issues, and (2) a strong professional network of peers to share perspectives, lessons learned, and workable solutions.
What is the program trying to improve, in practical terms?
It focuses on improving system-level decision-making by helping directors stay informed, sharpen leadership and management skills, and maintain trusted peer connections that support joint problem-solving and the spread of best practices.
Is this intended to fund direct services inside correctional facilities?
No. The summary frames this as an investment in the professional infrastructure around correctional executive leadership, not as funding for direct services inside facilities.
What kinds of activities are implied by the solicitation summary?
While specific deliverables are not listed in the summary, it indicates NIC will partner with one or more entities to deliver professional, collaborative learning experiences. The language points toward activities like organized executive trainings, convenings, peer networking events, and other structured forums to discuss emerging issues and support joint problem-solving.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $230,000.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
It was posted and created on June 7, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 22, 2016.
What is the CFDA number associated with this solicitation?
The CFDA number listed is 16.601.
Who is eligible to apply based on the summary?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others", with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement. The summary suggests NIC expected proposals from qualified organizations capable of convening senior-level leaders, designing executive development experiences, and facilitating collaboration across a national network of correctional systems.
What is the overall theory behind the investment described in the solicitation?
The underlying idea is that better-supported directors are more capable of guiding policy, managing resources, responding to emerging risks, and implementing effective practices across their agencies, which can improve correctional administration and outcomes at scale.
What makes this opportunity notable in terms of participation?
The solicitation explicitly spans state, federal, territorial, and major urban systems, signaling interest in cross-jurisdiction learning where executives can compare operational approaches across different governance structures, facility types, and population pressures.
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