[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 185 (Monday, September 23, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 49798-49799] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-24325] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [OJP No. 1100] RIN 1121-ZA49 Solicitation for Corrections Technical Assistance and Conference Series AGENCY: Office of Justice Programs, Corrections Program Office, Justice. ACTION: Notice of solicitation of applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Corrections Program Office is soliciting proposals to establish a Corrections Technical Assistance and Conference Series. The purpose of the series is to provide training and technical assistance to State and local jurisdictions to support the effective implementation of corrections-related grant programs authorized by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, as amended. DATES: Applications are due to the Corrections Program Office no later than close of business on October 25, 1996. ADDRESSES: Corrections Program Office, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20531. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Malak, Corrections Program Office, at (800) 848-6325 or (202) 305-4866 if calling from Metropolitan Washington, DC. Applications for this solicitation may be obtain through this number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority This action is authorized under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, as amended, 42 U.S.C 13701-9 and 42 U.S.C. 13911, and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3796ff-3796ff-4. Background The Corrections Program Office is responsible for administration of the following corrections-related grant programs authorized by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, as amended:Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Formula Grants Discretionary Grants to Build Jail Facilities on Tribal Lands Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Tuberculosis in Correctional Institutions The solicitation describes these programs, outlines the scope of work [[Page 49799]] and tasks to be performed, describes the administrative and application requirements, and provides the forms needed to prepare an application. One award for up to $1.8 million will be issued as a cooperative agreement. The duration will be one year, with supplemental awards made annually for up to 5 years, based on the recipients performance, program needs, and the availability of funds. The recipient will be expected to work in close partnership with Corrections Program Office and other Department of Justice personnel to define and address the needs for assistance by State and local jurisdictions. Dated: September 19, 1996. Larry Meachum, Director, Corrections Program Office. [FR Doc. 96-24325 Filed 9-20-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-P