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16.603:  Corrections: Technical Assistance/Clearinghouse

Objectives:  To encourage and assist Federal, State, and local government programs and services, and programs and services of other public and private agencies, institutions, and organizations in their efforts to develop and implement improved corrections programs. To assist and serve in a consulting capacity to Federal, State, and local courts, departments, and agencies in the development, maintenance, and coordination of programs, facilities, services, training, treatment, and rehabilitation with respect to criminal and juvenile 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

16.603 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:  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.

16.603 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 and A-128 (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. Applications under this program are subject to State Level Review under E.O. 12372 "Intergovernmental Review of Federal programs" which provides for a 30 or 60 day review of proposed Federal action and transmittal of comments through a Single State Point of Contact. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular Nos. A-102, A-110, 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.

Award Procedure:  A formal application (Standards 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. Agency requests for technical assistance are accepted throughout the year.

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:  (1) grants to jails to improve jail operations, programs and services; (2) grants to correctional agencies to evaluate offender classification systems; (3) grants to correctional agencies to improve programs and services for female offenders; (4) contracts to individuals to provide specialized assistance to correctional agencies, (5) grants to probation and parole agencies to improve decision making and revocation process; and (6) grants to local jurisdictions to develop a range of community sanctions.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $1,500 to $50,000; $7,500.

16.603 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 16.601 Corrections: Training and Staff Development;
• 16.602 Corrections: Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation.

16.603 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

During fiscal year 1999, technical assistance was provided in response to 394 requests from State and local correctional agencies in 50 States and DC. NIC (Cooperative Agreements and Contracts) are available also to enable correctional agencies to engage technical assistance directly.

16.603 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS, 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 $6,395,497; FY 00 est $6,045,000; and FY 01 est $6,125,000.

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

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

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.

16.603 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  For jail-related information, contact Chief NIC Jails Division, 1960 Industrial Circle, Suite A, Longmont, CO 80501. For technical assistance related to staff training, contact Chief NIC Academy Division, same address. 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:  Technical Assistance Coordinator, (for Prisons or Community Corrections) 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.)

16.603 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 facilities, programs, and services at State and local levels. Services are available to the entire range of correctional agencies, including probation, parole, institutions, jails, and community programs.

16.603 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 grant.

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.