[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 251 (Monday, December 30, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68785-68786]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-33168]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement

SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of 
Corrections (NIC) announces the availability of funds in FY'97 for a 
cooperative agreement to fund a ``Structured Release and Violation 
Guidelines for Paroling Authorities'' project.

PURPOSE: The National Institute of Corrections is seeking proposals for 
a cooperative agreement to assist selected paroling authorities in 
establishing consistent, responsible, and objective parole release 
decision making processes and procedures--and consistent violation 
response guidelines--at the state level. Examples of types of needs 
identified during earlier initiatives include data and risk assessment 
issues; dissatisfaction with current parole release and violation 
policies and procedures; and lack of written policy regarding release 
or violation responses. Release and violation concerns require paroling 
authorities to articulate their goals; and to develop consistent and 
explicit policies. To address these issues assistance will be provided 
to approximately five state paroling authorities, with the precise 
number receiving assistance to be determined by resource allocation as 
proposed by the awardee. The ``Structured Release and Violation 
Guidelines for Paroling Authorities'' project will be a collaborative 
effort between NIC program staff and the cooperative agreement 
recipient.

AUTHORITY: Public Law 93-415.

FUNDS AVAILABLE: The award will be limited to a maximum total amount of 
$150,000 (direct and indirect costs) and project activity must be 
completed within 18 months of award.

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    Funds may not be used for construction, or to acquire or build real 
property.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Applications must be received in 
NIC's Washington office by 4:00 p.m., Eastern time on Friday, January 
31, 1997.

ADDRESSES AND FURTHER INFORMATION: Requests for the application kit, 
which includes further details on the project's objectives, etc., 
should be directed to Judy Evens, Grants Control Office, National 
Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, N.W., Room 5007, 
Washington, D.C. 20534 or by calling 800-995-6423, ext. 159 or 202-307-
3106, ext. 159.
    All technical and/or programmatic information on this announcement 
should be directed to Mr. Kermit Humphries at the above address or by 
calling 800-995-6423, ext. 136 or 202-307-3995, ext. 136, or by E-Mail 
via [email protected].

Eligible Applicants

    An eligible applicant is any private, non-profit organization or 
institution, or individual.

Review Consideration

    Applications received under this announcement will be subject to an 
NIC 3 to 5 member Peer Review Process.

Number of Awards

    One (1).

NIC Application Number

    97C03. This number should appear as a reference line in your cover 
letter and also in box 11 of Standard Form 424.

Other Information

    Applicants are advised that the narrative description of their 
program, not including the budget justification or Standard Form 424, 
attachments and appendixes should not exceed forty (40), double-spaced 
typed pages.

Executive Order 12372

    This program is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372. 
Executive Order 12372 allows States the option of setting up a system 
for reviewing applications from within their States for assistance 
under certain Federal programs. Applicants (other than Federally-
recognized Indian tribal governments) should contact their State Single 
Point of Contact (SPOC), a list of which is included in the application 
kit, along with further instructions on proposed projects serving more 
than one State.

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is: 16,603

    Dated: December 23, 1996.
Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
[FR Doc. 96-33168 Filed 12-27-96; 8:45 am]
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