Opportunity Information: Apply for 14CS07
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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 "Planning and Development of a Model Curriculum for Schools of Criminal Justice" 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 2, 2014 and posted on Jul 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2014. (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 $100,000.00 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 this discretionary grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number 14CS07, titled "Planning and Development of a Model Curriculum for Schools of Criminal Justice." The purpose of the project was to create a model curriculum that colleges and universities could use to better prepare criminal justice students for modern corrections work, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices. In practical terms, the curriculum was meant to help future correctional professionals understand and apply approaches that support offender behavior change, specifically targeting pro-social, self-directed change rather than relying only on traditional supervision or punitive models.
The funding was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, meaning NIC expected to be actively involved during the project rather than simply funding work at arm's length. The project was designed as a collaborative venture with NIC's Community Services Division, which signals that the curriculum development would likely be shaped by NIC subject-matter guidance, review, and coordination throughout the 12-month performance period. The start date was set to be no later than September 15, 2014, and the overall project period was one year.
Financially, NIC anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $100,000 and no stated award floor. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility. The opportunity was tied to CFDA Number 16.601, "Corrections Training and Staff Development," which aligns with the focus on improving the preparation and competencies of professionals working in the corrections field.
Eligibility was broad and inclusive. NIC indicated that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team could apply, as long as they had expertise relevant to the work described. That includes, for example, universities, nonprofit organizations, research and training entities, consulting groups, and experienced subject-matter experts with a track record in corrections training, evidence-based interventions, curriculum design, or related areas.
The timeline for the solicitation was relatively tight. The announcement was posted July 3, 2014 (created July 2, 2014), and the application deadline was July 28, 2014, with the archive date listed as August 27, 2014. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484, and the notice also referenced technical questions being handled through that contact pathway.
Overall, the core aim of the opportunity was capacity-building for the criminal justice education pipeline: producing a ready-to-adopt, evidence-based model curriculum for higher education programs that would align academic training with the real-world practices used by correctional professionals to promote offender rehabilitation and sustained pro-social change.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Planning and Development of a Model Curriculum for Schools of Criminal Justice."
Who offered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 14CS07.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose was to create a model curriculum that colleges and universities could use to better prepare criminal justice students for modern corrections work, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices.
What problem or need was this project trying to address?
The project aimed to strengthen the criminal justice education pipeline by aligning academic training with real-world corrections practices, particularly approaches that support offender rehabilitation and sustained pro-social change.
What does the curriculum emphasize in terms of corrections practice?
The curriculum was intended to help future correctional professionals understand and apply evidence-based approaches that support offender behavior change, focusing on pro-social, self-directed change rather than relying only on traditional supervision or punitive models.
What kind of funding instrument was used: grant or cooperative agreement?
The funding was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
It means NIC expected to be actively involved during the project, rather than simply providing funding at arm's length.
Which part of NIC was associated with the project?
The project was designed as a collaborative venture with NIC's Community Services Division.
How long was the performance period?
The overall project period was one year (12 months).
When was the project expected to start?
The start date was set to be no later than September 15, 2014.
How many awards did NIC anticipate making?
NIC anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the maximum amount that could be awarded?
The award ceiling was $100,000.
Was there an award floor (a minimum award amount)?
No award floor was stated.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA Number 16.601, "Corrections Training and Staff Development."
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. NIC indicated that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team could apply, as long as they had expertise relevant to the work described.
What types of applicants were explicitly included as examples?
Examples included universities, nonprofit organizations, research and training entities, consulting groups, and experienced subject-matter experts with a track record in corrections training, evidence-based interventions, curriculum design, or related areas.
What expertise was NIC looking for in applicants?
Applicants needed expertise relevant to the work described, such as corrections training, evidence-based interventions, curriculum design, or closely related areas.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted July 3, 2014 (created July 2, 2014).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 28, 2014.
What was the archive date?
The archive date was listed as August 27, 2014.
How tight was the application timeline?
The solicitation timeline was relatively tight, with the posting on July 3, 2014 and the deadline on July 28, 2014.
Who was the contact person for help accessing the full announcement or for questions?
Applicants needing help were directed to contact Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer.
What phone number was provided for the contact?
The phone number provided was 202-353-0484.
What was the intended end product of the project?
The intended end product was a ready-to-adopt, evidence-based model curriculum for higher education criminal justice programs focused on preparing students for modern corrections work.
Who was expected to use the curriculum once developed?
Colleges and universities were the intended users, so they could better prepare criminal justice students for corrections careers.
How was NIC expected to interact with the curriculum development?
Because it was a cooperative agreement and a collaborative venture with NIC's Community Services Division, NIC was expected to provide active involvement such as subject-matter guidance, review, and coordination throughout the project period.
What is the central theme of the curriculum content described in the opportunity?
The central theme is evidence-based practices in corrections, especially strategies that encourage offender behavior change and long-term pro-social outcomes.
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