Opportunity Information: Apply for 11JA06
Apply for 11JA06
- 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 "Training and Related Assistance for Indian Country Jails" 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 22, 2011 and posted on Jul 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 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 $500,000.00 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 to support training and related technical assistance for Indian Country jails, including facilities operated by tribal governments as well as those run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The work was planned as a three-year project carried out in close partnership with NIC, meaning the selected awardee would collaborate with NIC staff throughout the effort rather than operating independently. The overall purpose was to strengthen jail operations and administration in Indian Country settings by delivering targeted training, improving or updating curriculum, and providing specialized assistance tied to jail management and performance.
A central feature of this opportunity is the level of expertise required from the applicant team. NIC made clear that, taken together, the team needed deep, practical knowledge of how jails function day to day and how complex jail operations can be. Applicants also needed direct experience working with Indian Country jails, recognizing that these facilities often face distinct governance structures, resource constraints, geographic realities, and community needs. In addition, the team had to be well-versed in the key elements of jail administration as taught in NICs Jail Administration training program, indicating that the work would align with NICs established training framework and expectations.
The scope emphasized highly specialized competencies beyond general corrections experience. Applicants had to demonstrate expertise with jail standards and inspection processes, along with experience conducting jail staffing analyses, which typically involve assessing staffing levels, post assignments, coverage needs, and operational requirements to ensure safety and compliance. NIC also required proven experience delivering training grounded in adult learning principles, specifically the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model. To reinforce that requirement, the applicant team had to include a curriculum specialist with ITIP expertise who would play a major role in developing, reviewing, and revising the Jail Administration training curriculum as described in the scope of work.
In terms of funding and administrative details, the opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number 11JA06 and carried a CFDA listing of 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development). NIC anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and no stated award floor. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The program classified the activity as corrections training in a jail setting and used a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically signals substantial federal involvement in project direction, coordination, or deliverables. Eligible applicants were broad and included state and local governments, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, and even individuals or teams, as long as they could demonstrate the expertise described and the capacity to implement a project of this size and complexity.
Key dates reflected a relatively short application window. The opportunity was posted and created on July 22, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 12, 2011, and it was archived on August 13, 2011. For applicants who could not 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 opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) through its Jails Division. It is intended to support training and related technical assistance specifically for Indian Country jails, including facilities operated by tribal governments and facilities operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
What is the purpose of the project?
The overall purpose is to strengthen jail operations and administration in Indian Country settings. The project focuses on delivering targeted training, improving or updating curriculum, and providing specialized assistance tied to jail management and performance.
What types of facilities are the focus of this work?
The scope is focused on Indian Country jails, including jails operated by tribal governments and jails run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
What is the project period?
The work was planned as a three-year project.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, which indicates substantial federal involvement. The selected awardee would be expected to carry out the project in close partnership with NIC and collaborate with NIC staff throughout the effort rather than operating independently.
How many awards did NIC expect to make?
NIC anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 11JA06.
What CFDA program listing applies to this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.601, Corrections Training and Staff Development.
How was the activity classified?
The program classified the activity as corrections training in a jail setting.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were broad and included state and local governments, private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, and individuals or teams, as long as they could demonstrate the required expertise and the capacity to implement a project of this size and complexity.
What kind of experience did NIC require from the applicant team overall?
NIC emphasized that the applicant team, taken together, needed deep, practical knowledge of day-to-day jail operations and an understanding of how complex jail operations can be. The team also needed direct experience working with Indian Country jails.
Why was Indian Country jail experience specifically required?
NIC highlighted that Indian Country jails may involve distinct governance structures, resource constraints, geographic realities, and community needs. Applicants were expected to have direct experience in this context.
Did the opportunity require alignment with NIC training frameworks?
Yes. Applicants needed to be well-versed in the key elements of jail administration as taught in NIC's Jail Administration training program, indicating the work would align with NIC's established training framework and expectations.
What specialized technical competencies were required beyond general corrections experience?
The scope emphasized expertise with jail standards and inspection processes, experience conducting jail staffing analyses, and proven experience delivering training grounded in adult learning principles using the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model.
What is meant by "jail standards and inspection processes" in this context?
The opportunity required applicants to demonstrate expertise with jail standards and inspection processes. This indicates the project work and technical assistance would be informed by how facilities are evaluated against standards and how inspections are conducted.
What is a jail staffing analysis, as referenced in the requirements?
The announcement described jail staffing analyses as typically involving assessment of staffing levels, post assignments, coverage needs, and operational requirements to ensure safety and compliance.
What training delivery approach did NIC require?
NIC required proven experience delivering training grounded in adult learning principles, specifically the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model.
Was a curriculum specialist required on the project team?
Yes. NIC required that the applicant team include a curriculum specialist with ITIP expertise.
What role would the curriculum specialist play?
The curriculum specialist was expected to play a major role in developing, reviewing, and revising the Jail Administration training curriculum as described in the scope of work.
What are the main types of activities expected under this project?
Based on the description provided, the project includes delivering targeted training for Indian Country jails, improving or updating training curriculum (including the Jail Administration training curriculum), and providing specialized technical assistance tied to jail management and performance.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 22, 2011. The original and current closing date was August 12, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 13, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date of July 22, 2011 and the closing date of August 12, 2011, the application window was relatively short.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
NIC provided a point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically: Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at 202-353-0484.
What level of coordination with NIC was expected during project implementation?
The work was described as being carried out in close partnership with NIC, with collaboration between the awardee and NIC staff throughout the effort. This reflects substantial NIC involvement in project direction, coordination, or deliverables.
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