[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 94 (Thursday, May 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 26822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-12727]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

National Institute of Corrections


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 Community Justice'' project.

PURPOSE: The National Institute of Corrections is seeking applications 
for a cooperative agreement for an organization to work, in concert 
with NIC, with the Deschutes County, OR Community Justice Council. The 
council is made up of individuals representing the country's criminal 
justice components, elected or appointed government officials, plus 
community and victims' representatives. This representative body will 
serve as the locus for transforming the concept and principles of 
community justice into actual practice. Work will consist of 
facilitating council meetings directed at team building, instilling a 
sense of project ownership, and developing an understanding of 
community justice principles and practices. The council will then 
direct collaborative efforts among its components to transform the 
county's criminal justice system into a community justice system 
through policy formulation and implementation.

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 9 months of the date of award. One subsequent award, 
estimated at the same level of funding and duration, will be available 
to the successful applicant for a succeeding project phase. Award for 
the subsequent phase will be subject to satisfactory performance in the 
first phase and on the availability of funds. Funds may not be used for 
construction, or to acquire or build real property. This project will 
be a collaborative venture with the NIC Community Corrections Division.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Applications must be received in 
NIC's Washington, DC office by 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, Friday, July 
11, 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. For overnight or hand delivered mail, the address is 
500 First Street N.W., Room 700, Washington, DC 20534. All technical 
and/or programmatic questions concerning this announcement should be 
directed to Eduardo Barajas, Jr at the above address or by calling 800-
995-6423, or 202-307-1300, ext. 127, or by E-mail via ebarajas@bop.
gov.

Eligible Applicants

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

Review Consideration

    Applicants 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

    97C02  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: May 12, 1997.
Larry B. Solomon,
Acting Director, National Institute of Corrections.
[FR Doc. 97-12727 Filed 5-14-97; 8:45 am]
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