Grant Community.com

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Program Descriptions

16.602:  Corrections: Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation

Objectives:  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.

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

16.602 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.

16.602 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  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:  About 90 days.

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

Renewals:  Continuation grant.

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:  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.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $1,500 to $200,000; $75,000.

16.602 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 16.601 Corrections: Training and Staff Development;
• 16.603 Corrections: Technical Assistance/Clearinghouse.

16.602 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal year 1999 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.

16.602 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

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

Obligations:  (Cooperative Agreements and Contracts) FY 99 $4,948,900; FY 00 est $400,000; and FY 01 est $500,000.

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.

16.602 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  For jail-related information, contact Chief, NIC Jails 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. TDD: 202-307-3156.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

16.602 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 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.

16.602 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.