To conduct, encourage, and
coordinate research relating to corrections including the causes, prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of criminal offenders. To conduct evaluation programs
which study the effectiveness of new approaches, techniques, systems,
programs, and devices employed to improve the corrections system.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Provides assistance for upgrading correctional programs, services, and
techniques at State and local levels. Services are available to the entire
range of correctional agencies, including probation, parole, institutions,
jails, and community programs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
States, general units of local government,
public and private agencies, educational institutions, organizations and
individuals involved in the development, implementation or operation of
correctional programs and services.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
States, general units of local government
involved in the development, implementation or operation of correctional
programs and services.
Credentials/Documentation:
OMB Circular No. A-87 cost principles
applicable to grants with State and local governments; OMB Circular No. A-21
cost principles for educational institutions; and OMB Circular No. A-122 cost
principles for nonprofit organizations.
When applying for grants, the standard
application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB
Circular Nos. A-102 (as applicable) must be used for this program. This program
is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure:
For project grants, applicant submits proposal
on Standard Form 424 - Federal Assistance. This program is subject to the
provisions of OMB Circular Nos. A-102, and A-110, A-128, and A-133.
Environmental assessment is required for federally funded projects that are a
major Federal action significantly affecting the human environment as defined in
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. This program is excluded from
coverage under E.O. 12372.
Award Procedure:
A formal application (Standard Form 424 - Federal
Assistance) is submitted to NIC. When it is determined that the project will be
funded, a letter and award package are sent to the grantee.
Deadlines:
Deadlines for applications are given by project in agency's
Annual Program Plan document.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
Approximately 90 days.
Appeals:
Appeals may be made to the Director of NIC.
Renewals:
Continuation grant.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Funds advanced as required.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
Monthly and quarterly financial reports, quarterly
programmatic progress reports, and final evaluation and financial reports.
Audits:
Full fiscal and program audits at close of grant and on- site
inspections as needed throughout the project period.
Records:
Grantee must keep complete records on receipt and disposition
of federal funds for at least 3 years after the submission of the final
financial report.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
15-1060-0-1-754.
Obligations:
(Cooperative Agreements and Contracts) FY 01 $5,994,244;
FY 02 est $700,000; and FY 03 est $700,000.
Fiscal year 2001 funds were largely directed to the design and implementation
of classification systems at the State and local levels; projects in probation
parole and intermediate sanctions; mental health care, accelerated management,
training, and staff recruitment/retention in prisons; and jail services and
programs.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
National Institute of Corrections Annual Program Plan. National Institute of
Corrections: Financial Management Guidelines for Grantees. National Institute
of Corrections Guideline Manual: Instructions for Applying for Federal
Assistance.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office:
For jail-related information, contact Chief,
NIC Jails Division, 1960 Industrial Circle, Suite A, Longmont, CO 80501.
Telephone: (303) 682-0382. Toll-free: 800-995-6429. FAX: 303- 682-0469. NOTE:
All applications are to be sent to the NIC Washington office.
Headquarters Office:
National Institute of Corrections, 320 First
Street NW., Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534. Telephone: (202) 307- 3106.
Toll-free: 800-995-6423. FAX: 202-307-3361. TDD: 202-307-3156.
Web Site Address:
http://www.usdoj.gov.
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Awards have been made: (1) to research and develop an information base on
classification systems and methods being used in corrections; (2) to design
and implement community corrections options: and (3) to conduct communications
audits in State departments of corrections.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
(1) Relatedness of proposed project to agency's mission, mandates, and
program focuses; (2) quality and feasibility of project goals and objectives,
design, implementation plan, and evaluation component when applicable; (3) past
experience, qualifications, and capability of applicant to perform the proposed
project; and (4) appropriateness of cost to perform proposed tasks.
