Opportunity Information: Apply for 17JD07
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) offered a FY 2017 discretionary funding opportunity titled "Staffing Analysis Manual for Corrections and Technical Assistance" (Opportunity Number 17JD07) to strengthen how correctional agencies determine, justify, and manage staffing. The central purpose is capacity building: helping federal, state, local, and tribal correctional agencies develop the ability to independently analyze their staffing needs rather than relying indefinitely on outside consultants. In practical terms, the funded work is meant to support agencies in evaluating staffing requirements, running staffing calculations, building a formal staffing plan, producing a complete staffing report, and then tracking and evaluating whether the recommendations from that staffing analysis are actually implemented and working over time.
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means NIC expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaboration on deliverables, guidance on approach, and coordination around technical assistance activities. The program falls under CFDA 16.601 and was categorized under "Other" for the funding activity area. NIC anticipated making one award, with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $192,000, and the original application closing date was March 6, 2017 (with the opportunity created January 5, 2017). Given the single expected award and modest ceiling, the opportunity appears designed for a focused effort producing usable tools and hands-on support rather than a broad multi-site research program.
Eligibility was intentionally broad to attract operational and technical expertise. NIC invited applications from nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community-based, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal colleges and universities). A key condition is that recipients, including for-profit entities, must agree to waive any profit or fee for services, meaning the work must be performed at cost rather than as a profit-making engagement. NIC also welcomed partnership proposals involving two or more entities, but required that one eligible organization serve as the primary applicant, with any additional partners included as sub-recipients. The prime applicant would carry the main responsibility for administering the funds and managing the full scope of the program, including oversight of partners and completion of all required products and activities.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at improving staffing decision-making in corrections by translating staffing analysis into a repeatable, agency-owned process. It emphasizes both the technical side (methods, calculations, plans, and reporting) and the practical side (implementation support and evaluation of whether recommended staffing changes are adopted and effective). This focus reflects NICs broader mission of improving correctional operations through training, technical assistance, and the development of practical guidance that agencies can apply independently.Apply for 17JD07
- The National Institute of Corrections in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Staffing Analysis Manual for Corrections and Technical Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.601.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-01-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-03-06. (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 $192,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and opportunity number for this funding opportunity?
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) offered a FY 2017 discretionary funding opportunity titled "Staffing Analysis Manual for Corrections and Technical Assistance". The Opportunity Number is 17JD07.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The central purpose is capacity building for correctional agencies. The project is intended to strengthen how federal, state, local, and tribal correctional agencies determine, justify, and manage staffing, with a strong emphasis on helping agencies build the ability to independently analyze staffing needs rather than relying on outside consultants long-term.
What kinds of correctional agencies are intended to benefit?
The opportunity is aimed at strengthening staffing analysis capability across federal, state, local, and tribal correctional agencies.
What is the expected outcome for agencies receiving support through this work?
The funded work is meant to support agencies in creating a repeatable, agency-owned process to:
- Evaluate staffing requirements
- Run staffing calculations
- Develop a formal staffing plan
- Produce a complete staffing report
- Track and evaluate whether staffing recommendations are implemented and effective over time
What specific activities or deliverables does NIC emphasize?
Based on the description, NIC emphasizes both technical products and practical implementation support, including:
- Helping agencies evaluate staffing requirements
- Supporting the use of staffing calculations
- Assisting in the development of a formal staffing plan
- Producing a complete staffing report
- Supporting ongoing tracking and evaluation of implementation and effectiveness of recommendations
How is this award structured (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This award was structured as a cooperative agreement. This typically means NIC expects substantial involvement during the project, such as collaboration on deliverables, guidance on the approach, and coordination around technical assistance activities.
What does "substantial involvement" by NIC likely mean in practice?
In practice, it means NIC may be involved through activities like:
- Collaborating with the recipient on deliverables
- Providing guidance on the overall approach
- Coordinating technical assistance activities
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program falls under CFDA 16.601.
How was the funding activity area categorized?
The funding activity area was categorized as "Other".
How many awards did NIC anticipate making?
NIC anticipated making one award.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount anticipated was $192,000.
What were the key dates for the opportunity?
The opportunity was created January 5, 2017, and the original application closing date was March 6, 2017.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was intentionally broad. NIC invited applications from:
- Nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community-based, and tribal organizations)
- For-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations)
- Institutions of higher education (including tribal colleges and universities)
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations) were eligible to apply, subject to a key condition regarding profit/fees.
What does it mean that recipients must waive any profit or fee for services?
A key condition of eligibility is that recipients, including for-profit entities, must agree to waive any profit or fee for services. This means the work must be performed at cost rather than as a profit-making engagement.
Are partnerships or collaborative proposals allowed?
Yes. NIC welcomed partnership proposals involving two or more entities, but required that one eligible organization serve as the primary applicant.
How should partners be included in an application?
If multiple entities are involved, any additional partners must be included as sub-recipients, with one eligible organization designated as the prime applicant.
What responsibilities does the prime applicant have?
The prime applicant carries the main responsibility for:
- Administering the funds
- Managing the full scope of the program
- Overseeing partners/sub-recipients
- Completing all required products and activities
Is this opportunity more focused on research or on practical implementation?
Based on the single expected award and the modest ceiling amount, the opportunity appears designed for a focused effort producing usable tools and hands-on support, rather than a broad, multi-site research program.
What is meant by making staffing analysis "repeatable" and "agency-owned"?
The opportunity emphasizes translating staffing analysis into a process that agencies can apply independently and use over time, rather than depending indefinitely on external consultants. The intent is to build internal capability so staffing decisions can be continually assessed, justified, and managed by the agency itself.
Does the opportunity include follow-up after a staffing report is produced?
Yes. The description explicitly includes tracking and evaluating whether staffing recommendations are implemented and whether they are working over time, indicating attention to follow-through beyond producing a report.
How does this opportunity align with NIC's broader mission?
The focus reflects NIC's broader mission of improving correctional operations through training, technical assistance, and the development of practical guidance that agencies can apply independently.
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