COVID 19 – Operational Challenges for Corrections

Agency: National Institute of Corrections

16.602 -- Corrections Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

To effectively respond to operational challenges in a safe and secure manner, the entire field of corrections is continuously evolving and changing. This requires Corrections Executives to promote environments where continuous learning and professional development is embraced and encouraged throughout their organizations. With responsibility for leading complex systems, these executives are charged with managing human resources, and administering fiscal resources, all while supporting strong business practices and delivering positive results.

Additionally, it is vitally important for Corrections Executives to stay current regarding critical issues facing the field, and the methods that they have employed for effectively addressing these challenges. For years, NIC has been committed to improving operational performance throughout corrections by providing information and data to support continuity of operations during crises.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

NIC invites applications from nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education). Recipients, including for-profit organizations, must agree to waive any profit or fee for services.NIC welcomes applications that involve two or more entities; however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as sub-recipients. The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for administering the funding and managing the entire program.

Grantor contact information

Description

Cameron D Coblentz Grantor Phone 202-514-0053

Email

Form or Application Information

ccoblentz@bop.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
20PR07_COVID_19_-_Operational_Challenges_for_Corrections_finalv1.pdf	20PR07 Full Solicitation	Jul 16, 2020 10:38 AM UTC

Link to additional information

NIC website

Archived: September 26, 2020

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$175,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$175,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

20PR07

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Other

Opportunity Category Explanation:

To support knowledge sharing around the nationwide correctional challenges that prisons, jails, and community services face during the COVID19 pandemic.

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

To support knowledge sharing around the nationwide correctional challenges that prisons, jails, and community services face during the COVID19 pandemic.

History

Version:

Posted date:

July 13, 2020

Archive date:

September 26, 2020