Opportunity Information: Apply for 10A61
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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 "Training for Executive excellence The Role of the Correctional CEO Curriculum 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 Mar 23, 2010 and posted on Mar 17, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2010 Extended due date for applications. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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), through its Academy Division, announced a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 10A61) titled "Training for Executive Excellence: The Role of the Correctional CEO Curriculum Development." The purpose of this opportunity is to fund the development of a competency-based training curriculum for senior correctional leaders, focused specifically on the role and responsibilities of a correctional CEO. The central goal is to strengthen executive-level leadership in corrections by creating a modern curriculum that helps leaders build the practical knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to guide complex organizations effectively and ethically.
At the core of the project is curriculum development for a blended learning format, meaning the training is intended to be delivered through a mix of instructional methods rather than a single classroom-only approach. The announcement emphasizes competency-based design, which typically means the curriculum should be built around clearly defined leadership competencies and measurable learning outcomes, ensuring participants can demonstrate improvement in real-world executive capabilities. The training is expected to prepare correctional executives to become more self-aware and reflective leaders, to operate from an ethical and values-driven foundation, and to strengthen strategic thinking and organizational influence. It also prioritizes leadership behaviors that support collaboration, teamwork, and the ability to set and communicate organizational priorities. In addition, the curriculum is meant to help executives define and advance a strategic vision and mission for their agencies, and to build constructive partnerships outside their organizations, reflecting the reality that correctional leadership often requires coordination with other justice agencies, community partners, and external stakeholders.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that NIC anticipates being actively involved with the recipient during the project rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement. The funding activity is categorized under "Other," with the clarification that it falls under "Correctional Executive Excellence Training Curriculum Development." NIC expected to make a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1). The CFDA listing provided is 16.601, identified as "Corrections Training and Staff Development," and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a percentage of the project cost from non-federal sources.
Eligibility was intentionally broad. NIC stated that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team could apply as long as they have expertise in the areas described in the announcement. That framing suggests NIC was looking for highly qualified applicants with demonstrated experience in executive leadership development, instructional design, corrections leadership competencies, or related fields that support credible and effective curriculum creation for high-level correctional executives.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted on March 17, 2010, created in the system on March 23, 2010, and originally set to close on March 25, 2010, later extended to a current closing date of March 30, 2010. The archive date was April 24, 2010. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which typically indicates the specific award amount was not stated in the summary data and applicants would need to consult the full announcement for budget expectations and limits.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, NIC provided a contact: Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at (202) 353-0484.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC), Academy Division, announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Training for Executive Excellence: The Role of the Correctional CEO Curriculum Development."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 10A61.
3) What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund the development of a competency-based training curriculum for senior correctional leaders, focused specifically on the role and responsibilities of a correctional CEO.
4) What is the central goal of the project?
The central goal is to strengthen executive-level leadership in corrections by creating a modern curriculum that helps leaders build practical knowledge, skills, and abilities to guide complex organizations effectively and ethically.
5) What kind of work is NIC funding under this opportunity?
This opportunity centers on curriculum development for correctional executive excellence, specifically developing training focused on the correctional CEO role.
6) What training audience is this curriculum intended for?
The curriculum is intended for senior correctional leaders and correctional executives, with a focus on the correctional CEO role.
7) What does "competency-based" mean in the context of this announcement?
The announcement emphasizes competency-based design, meaning the curriculum should be built around clearly defined leadership competencies and measurable learning outcomes, so participants can demonstrate improvement in real-world executive capabilities.
8) What delivery format is expected for the curriculum?
The project calls for a blended learning format, meaning the training is intended to be delivered through a mix of instructional methods rather than a single classroom-only approach.
9) What leadership outcomes is the curriculum expected to support?
The curriculum is expected to prepare correctional executives to become more self-aware and reflective leaders, operate from an ethical and values-driven foundation, and strengthen strategic thinking and organizational influence.
10) What leadership behaviors are highlighted as priorities?
The announcement prioritizes leadership behaviors that support collaboration, teamwork, and the ability to set and communicate organizational priorities.
11) What strategic planning topics should the curriculum address?
The curriculum is intended to help executives define and advance a strategic vision and mission for their agencies.
12) Does the announcement mention partnerships or external coordination?
Yes. The curriculum is meant to help executives build constructive partnerships outside their organizations, reflecting the need to coordinate with other justice agencies, community partners, and external stakeholders.
13) What type of award is this?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
14) What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
It generally indicates NIC anticipates being actively involved with the recipient during the project, rather than providing funds with minimal federal engagement.
15) How many awards did NIC expect to make?
NIC expected to make a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
16) What is the CFDA number and program name listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 16.601, identified as "Corrections Training and Staff Development."
17) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The summary indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. NIC stated that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team may apply, as long as they have expertise in the areas described in the announcement.
19) What expertise does NIC appear to be looking for?
Based on the announcement language, NIC was looking for applicants with demonstrated expertise in executive leadership development, instructional design, corrections leadership competencies, or related areas that support credible curriculum creation for high-level correctional executives.
20) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 17, 2010. It was originally set to close on March 25, 2010, and later extended to a current closing date of March 30, 2010.
21) What are the created date and archive date listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created in the system on March 23, 2010, and the archive date is April 24, 2010.
22) What is listed for the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as 0 in the summary data.
23) Does the award floor/ceiling of 0 mean there is no funding?
The summary notes that award ceiling and floor being listed as 0 typically indicates the specific award amount was not stated in the summary data. Applicants would need to consult the full announcement for budget expectations and limits.
24) What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity is categorized under "Other," with the clarification that it falls under "Correctional Executive Excellence Training Curriculum Development."
25) Who can applicants contact to access the full announcement or get help?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at (202) 353-0484.
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