[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 4081]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-2019]


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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 the ``The Management of Institution 
Mission Change'' project.

PURPOSE: The National Institute of Corrections is seeking applications 
for a cooperative agreement to survey, identify, and research 
departments of corrections and individual prisons that have experienced 
significant mission change because of changing inmate profiles, 
crowding of prisons, elimination of programs and/or proportionate 
reduction of resources, change in staff to inmate ratios, and other 
factors. The methodology, processes, and strategies for successful 
management of mission change will be studied and documented. The award 
recipient will prepare a document discussing the study and its findings 
that will assist agencies prepare for change.

Authority: Public Law 93-415.

FUNDS AVAILABLE: The award will be limited to a maximum total of 
$100,000 (direct and indirect costs) and project activity must be 
completed within 12 months of the date of award. Funds may not be used 
for construction, or to acquire or build real property. This project 
will be a collaborative venture with the NIC Prisons Division.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Applications must be received in 
NIC's Washington, D.C. office by 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, Friday, March 
7, 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 questions concerning 
this announcement should be directed to Dick Franklin at the above 
address or by calling 800-995-6423, or 202-307-1300, ext. 145, or by E-
mail via [email protected].

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

REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS: Applications received under this announcement 
will be subjected to an NIC 3 to 5 member Peer Review Process.

NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1).

NIC APPLICATION NUMBER: 97P07. This number should appear as a reference 
line in your cover letter and also in box 11 of Standard Form 424.

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: January 15, 1997.
Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
[FR Doc. 97-2019 Filed 1-27-97; 8:45 am]
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