[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9262-9263]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-4681]


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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 '98 for a 
cooperative agreement to fund the ``Prison Health Care Initiative'' 
project.
    Purpose: The National Institute of Corrections is seeking 
applications for a cooperative agreement for researching, updating and 
expanding the monograph, Prison Health Care: Guidelines for the 
Management of an Adequate Delivery System. The award recipient will 
conduct research and develop a new edition of this comprehensive guide 
on providing medical care and health services in a correctional 
environment.
    Authority: Public Law 93-415
    Funds Available: The award will be limited to a maximum total of 
$100,000.00 (direct and indirect costs) and project activity must be 
completed within 18 months of the date of the 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, 
April 17, 1998.

ADDRESSES AND FURTHER INFORMATION:
Request for application kit, which includes further details on the 
project's objectives, etc., should be directed to Judy Evens, 
Cooperative Agreement 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. You may also obtain an 
application kit by an E-mail request to Ms. Evens, [email protected].
    Any technical and/or programmatic information/questions on this 
announcement should be directed to Mr. Keith O. Nelson at the above 
address or by calling 800-995-6423, ext. 141 or 202-307-3106, ext. 141, 
or by E-mail via [email protected].

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    Eligible Applicants: An eligible applicant is any private, 
nonprofit organization or institution, or individual.
    Review Consideration: Applications received under this announcement 
will be subjected to a NIC 3 to 5 member Peer Review Process.
    Number of Awards: One (1)
    NIC Application Number: 98P02. This number should appear as a 
reference line in your cover letter and 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 appendices 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 projects 
serving more than one State.

    Dated: February 19, 1998.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 16.603)
Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
[FR Doc. 98-4681 Filed 2-23-98; 8:45 am]
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