Opportunity Information: Apply for 11JA01
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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 "State Jail Inspector Training Curriculum Revision and Update" 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 Jan 31, 2011 and posted on Jan 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 14, 2011. (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 $73,000.00 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 (Funding Opportunity Number 11JA01) to revise and update NICs existing state jail inspector training curriculum. The intent was to modernize and strengthen the training materials used to prepare state-level jail inspectors, ensuring the curriculum reflects current practices, legal considerations, and the realities of conducting inspections across different state systems. The project was designed as a 12-month effort carried out in close partnership with NIC staff, meaning the selected awardee would not work independently but would coordinate with NIC throughout development, review, and finalization of the updated curriculum.
The work was positioned as a curriculum revision project rather than an entirely new program build, with an emphasis on practical applicability for state jail inspection functions. Because state jail inspection programs vary widely across the country in authority, standards, enforcement mechanisms, and operational scope, NIC signaled that applicants needed a strong grasp of the legal standing and on-the-ground application of inspections in multiple contexts. In addition to understanding the inspection landscape, applicants were expected to bring direct experience working with state jail inspectors nationwide and hands-on experience conducting jail inspections. This combination suggests NIC wanted a partner who could translate real inspection practice into training content that inspectors would recognize as credible, realistic, and usable.
A core requirement was demonstrated expertise in adult learning-based curriculum design, specifically aligned with the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model. This indicates NIC was looking for a structured instructional approach that goes beyond subject-matter expertise and focuses on how adults learn, retain, and apply complex information in professional settings. In practice, that typically means the updated curriculum would likely include clear learning objectives, interactive elements, scenario-based exercises, opportunities for practice and feedback, and materials that support instructors in delivering consistent training.
The opportunity anticipated a single award, with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $73,000 and no required cost sharing or match. The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which generally reflects substantial programmatic involvement by the federal agency during the project period, consistent with NICs statement that the awardee would work closely with NIC staff on all aspects of the effort. The activity was categorized under CFDA 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development), and the specific activity focus was identified as Jail Inspector Training Curriculum Revision.
Eligibility was broad. NIC indicated that state governments, general units of local government, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams could apply, as long as they had expertise in the required areas and could demonstrate the capacity to manage a project of this size and scope. The posting date was January 31, 2011, with an application deadline of February 14, 2011, and the opportunity was archived on February 15, 2011. For applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically, NIC provided a point of contact: Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), Jails Division, offered under Funding Opportunity Number (FON) 11JA01. The purpose is to revise and update NIC's existing state jail inspector training curriculum.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The intent is to modernize and strengthen the training materials used to prepare state-level jail inspectors, ensuring the curriculum reflects current practices, legal considerations, and the realities of conducting inspections across different state systems.
Is the project for creating a brand-new curriculum or revising an existing one?
The work is positioned as a curriculum revision project rather than building an entirely new program. The emphasis is on practical applicability for state jail inspection functions.
How long is the project period?
The project was designed as a 12-month effort.
Will the awardee work independently?
No. The opportunity describes a cooperative agreement carried out in close partnership with NIC staff. The selected awardee would coordinate with NIC throughout development, review, and finalization of the updated curriculum.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally reflects substantial programmatic involvement by the federal agency during the project period. This aligns with NIC's expectation that the awardee will work closely with NIC staff on all aspects of the effort.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum (ceiling) amount is $73,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no required cost sharing or match.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The activity is categorized under CFDA 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
What is the specific activity focus under this opportunity?
The specific activity focus is identified as Jail Inspector Training Curriculum Revision.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. NIC indicated that state governments, general units of local government, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, individuals, or teams could apply, as long as they have the required expertise and can demonstrate the capacity to manage a project of this size and scope.
What kind of expertise did NIC expect applicants to demonstrate?
Applicants were expected to have a strong grasp of the legal standing and on-the-ground application of inspections in multiple contexts, reflecting the fact that state jail inspection programs vary widely in authority, standards, enforcement mechanisms, and operational scope.
Did NIC expect direct experience with state jail inspectors?
Yes. NIC indicated applicants were expected to bring direct experience working with state jail inspectors nationwide.
Did NIC expect applicants to have hands-on inspection experience?
Yes. NIC specified that applicants should have hands-on experience conducting jail inspections.
What instructional design approach was required?
A core requirement was demonstrated expertise in adult learning-based curriculum design aligned with the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model.
What does the ITIP alignment imply for the updated curriculum?
Based on the opportunity description, ITIP alignment indicates NIC wanted a structured instructional approach focused on adult learning and application in professional settings, likely including clear learning objectives, interactive elements, scenario-based exercises, opportunities for practice and feedback, and materials that support instructors in delivering consistent training.
Why did NIC emphasize differences across state jail inspection programs?
NIC highlighted that state jail inspection programs vary widely across the country in authority, standards, enforcement mechanisms, and operational scope. This signaled that the curriculum update needed to be credible and usable across different state systems and inspection contexts.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The posting date was January 31, 2011, and the application deadline was February 14, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on February 15, 2011.
Who was the point of contact if an applicant could not access the full announcement electronically?
NIC provided a point of contact for applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically: Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484.
Which NIC division managed or offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) through its Jails Division.
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