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16.601:  Corrections: Training and Staff Development

Objectives:  To devise and conduct in various geographical locations, seminars, workshops, and training programs for law enforcement officers, judges and judicial personnel, probation and parole personnel, correctional personnel, welfare workers and other personnel, including lay ex-offenders and paraprofessionals, connected with the treatment and rehabilitation of criminal and juvenile offenders. To develop technical training teams to aid in the development of seminars, workshops, and training programs within the several States and with the State and local agencies which work with prisoners, parolees, probationers, and other offenders.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

16.601 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  States, general units of local government, as well as 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:  Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for 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.

16.601 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  When applying for cooperative agreements, the standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 and OMB Circular No. A-110 (as applicable) must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  For cooperative agreements, applicant submits proposal on Standard Form 424 - Federal Assistance. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular Nos. A-102, A-110, A-133, and A-128. 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.

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 award recipient.

Deadlines:  Deadlines for applications are given in the announcement of the project in the Federal Register.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 90 days.

Appeals:  Appeals may be made to the Director of NIC.

Renewals:  Continuation cooperative agreements.

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.

Examples of Funded Projects:  (1) Training for correctional agency trainers; (2) strategic management training for high-level correctional administrators; (3) management training for managers of community residential centers; institutions; and (4) management training for jail administrators and sheriffs.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $1,500 to $300,000; $100,000.

16.601 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 16.602 Corrections: Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation;
• 16.603 Corrections: Technical Assistance/Clearinghouse.

16.601 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Over 63,000 practitioners in adult corrections were provided training through NIC activities (Including Video Conference) during fiscal year 1999.

16.601 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS, FEDERAL PRISONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements); Project Grants (Contracts); Provision of Specialized Services; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training.

Obligations:  (Cooperative agreements and contracts) FY 99 $3,003,852; FY 00 est $2,968,000; and FY 01 est $3,063,000.

Budget Account Number:  15-1060-0-1-754.

Authorization:  Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended; Public Law 93-415, 18 U.S.C. 4351-4353.

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.

16.601 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  For training information, contact Chief, NIC Academy Division, 1960 Industrial Circle, Suite A, Longmont, CO 80501. Phone: (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. Phone: (202) 307-3106. Toll-Free: 800-995-6423. FAX: 202-307-3361.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

16.601 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Funds advanced as required.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Provides assistance for upgrading the operation of correctional programs at State and local levels. Services are available to the entire range of correctional agencies, including probation, parole, institutions, jails, and community programs.

16.601 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 cooperative agreement and on-site inspections as needed throughout the project.

Records:  Cooperative agreement recipients must keep complete records on receipt and disposition of federal funds for at least 3 years after the submission of the final financial report.