Opportunity Information: Apply for 14RE07
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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 "Thinking About Corrections Content Development" 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 23, 2014 and posted on Jul 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 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 $70,000.00 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 a discretionary funding opportunity called "Thinking About Corrections - Content Development" (Funding Opportunity Number 14RE07) to support the creation of new editorial and educational materials for NIC's electronic magazine, Thinking About Corrections. The central goal of the project was to develop a practical, easy-to-use set of resources that respond to corrections-related frequently asked questions from a wide range of stakeholders, using clear information and engaging storytelling. The work was designed to help NIC better educate audiences about corrections by translating complex topics into accessible content formats.
This award was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, meaning NIC expected to be actively involved in the project and collaborate closely with the recipient. Specifically, the project was described as a collaborative venture with the NIC Director's Office, indicating ongoing coordination, shared decision-making, and likely iterative review of deliverables. The period of performance was 18 months, and the project was required to start no later than September 15, 2014, which set a fairly immediate timeline for launching planning, content development, and production activities once selected.
The content envisioned under the agreement included multiple formats. Examples listed in the announcement included original feature writing (longer narrative or magazine-style pieces), fact sheets (concise, structured summaries of key issues and answers), and multimedia development (which could include audio, video, interactive elements, or other digital media suited to an electronic magazine). Collectively, these deliverables were intended to build a series of materials that could be published or repurposed within the Thinking About Corrections platform, strengthening NIC's ability to communicate with practitioners, policymakers, partner organizations, and the public.
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $70,000 and no minimum award amount specified (award floor of $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide additional funds or in-kind contributions to be eligible. The associated CFDA number was 16.601, listed as "Corrections Training and Staff Development," aligning the project with NIC's broader mission of improving corrections practice through training, information sharing, and professional development.
Eligibility was intentionally broad. NIC stated that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team could apply as long as they had expertise in the areas described, which in this case would include corrections knowledge, content development, feature writing, plain-language informational writing, and/or multimedia production for digital audiences. The posting date was July 23, 2014, and the application deadline (original and current closing date) was August 14, 2014, with the opportunity archived on September 13, 2014. Applicants were instructed to reference "NIC Opportunity Number 14RE07" in multiple places, including the cover letter reference line, Standard Form 424 (section 11) alongside the proposal title, and in the right-justified header of the proposal, reflecting a compliance detail NIC emphasized for proper processing.
For assistance, the announcement listed a point of contact for access issues: Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484, and noted that technical application questions could be directed through the provided contact channels. Overall, the opportunity focused on strengthening NIC's digital magazine by funding a tightly scoped, collaborative content-development effort that combined corrections expertise with strong editorial and multimedia production skills.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Thinking About Corrections - Content Development."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 14RE07.
Who offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What is the purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose was to support the creation of new editorial and educational materials for NIC's electronic magazine, Thinking About Corrections, with an emphasis on developing practical, easy-to-use resources that respond to corrections-related frequently asked questions for a wide range of stakeholders.
What is the central goal of the project?
The central goal was to develop resources that explain corrections topics clearly and engagingly, using approachable information and storytelling to translate complex issues into accessible content formats.
What publication or platform would use the content developed under this award?
The content was intended for NIC's electronic magazine, Thinking About Corrections, and was designed to be published or repurposed within that platform.
What types of deliverables were envisioned?
The announcement listed multiple formats, including original feature writing (longer narrative or magazine-style pieces), fact sheets (concise summaries of key issues and answers), and multimedia development (such as audio, video, interactive elements, or other digital media appropriate for an electronic magazine).
What audiences was this project meant to reach?
The materials were intended to help NIC communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including practitioners, policymakers, partner organizations, and the public.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
This award was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this award was a cooperative agreement?
It means NIC expected to be actively involved in the project and to collaborate closely with the recipient. The project was described as a collaborative venture with the NIC Director's Office, implying ongoing coordination, shared decision-making, and iterative review of deliverables.
How long was the period of performance?
The period of performance was 18 months.
When did the project need to start?
The project was required to start no later than September 15, 2014.
How many awards did NIC expect to make?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $70,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was specified; the award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 16.601, titled "Corrections Training and Staff Development."
How broad was eligibility for applicants?
Eligibility was intentionally broad. NIC stated that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team could apply, as long as they had expertise relevant to the project.
What kinds of expertise did NIC indicate would be relevant?
Based on the description, relevant expertise included corrections knowledge and the ability to develop content such as feature writing, plain-language informational writing, and/or multimedia production for digital audiences.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was July 23, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was August 14, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 13, 2014.
What application-compliance detail did NIC emphasize about referencing the opportunity number?
Applicants were instructed to reference "NIC Opportunity Number 14RE07" in multiple places: in the cover letter reference line, on Standard Form 424 (section 11) alongside the proposal title, and in the right-justified header of the proposal.
Who was listed as a point of contact for access issues?
The announcement listed Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, as the contact for access issues.
What phone number was provided for the access-issues point of contact?
The phone number provided was 202-353-0484.
Where could applicants direct technical application questions?
The announcement noted that technical application questions could be directed through the provided contact channels.
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