Opportunity Information: Apply for 17JD05
The Jail Administration Training and Technical Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 17JD05) is a U.S. Department of Justice program administered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). It is a discretionary cooperative agreement designed to strengthen the day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of local jail facilities by giving jail administrators practical training and hands-on tools. The overall purpose is to help administrators run jails in ways that are safe and secure for staff and incarcerated people, humane in conditions and treatment, and compliant with legal requirements and professional standards. Rather than focusing on a single narrow topic, the program is framed as a broad management and administration initiative aimed at improving how jails are led, evaluated, and continuously improved.
The core of the effort is a modular training and technical assistance program that addresses the range of responsibilities jail administrators routinely carry. The modules emphasize concrete administrative functions and decision-making supports, including how to build and execute action plans using jail standards; how to identify, manage, and reduce operational and legal risk; and how to develop, maintain, and implement policies and procedures that hold up under scrutiny and can be consistently applied. The training also addresses staffing analysis and workforce management, recognizing that safe and lawful operations depend heavily on appropriate staffing levels, sound supervision practices, training, and the ability to recruit, retain, and manage staff effectively. In addition, the program includes guidance on managing inmate behavior, which typically involves operational approaches that reduce conflict, support order, and improve safety outcomes. Facility readiness topics are also included, such as developing a fire, safety, and sanitation plan, and conducting assessments of jail operations to identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and measure progress over time.
From a funding standpoint, this opportunity was issued under CFDA 16.601 and categorized under an "Other" funding activity type as specified by NIC. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more collaborative relationship between the federal agency and the award recipient than a standard grant, often involving ongoing coordination, shared planning, or active federal involvement in key aspects of the work. The anticipated award ceiling listed for the project was $560,000, with NIC expecting to make one award. The opportunity was created on February 17, 2017, with an original closing date of April 18, 2017. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional details referenced in the official eligibility clarification, suggesting NIC was open to qualified entities beyond only traditional government applicants, depending on the specific criteria outlined in the full announcement.
In practical terms, the opportunity supports the development and delivery of structured training and targeted technical assistance that helps jail leaders translate standards and best practices into daily operations. The intended outcome is better-run facilities where administrators are equipped with planning tools, risk-management approaches, staffing and workforce strategies, behavior-management frameworks, and safety and sanitation protocols, along with methods for assessing performance and making improvements in a documented, systematic way.Apply for 17JD05
- The Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Jail Administration Training and Technical Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.601.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $560,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Jail Administration Training and Technical Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 17JD05)?
It is a U.S. Department of Justice funding opportunity administered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). It supports a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on strengthening day-to-day leadership and operational oversight in local jail facilities through practical training and hands-on tools for jail administrators.
Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) within the U.S. Department of Justice.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The overall purpose is to help jail administrators operate facilities in ways that are safe and secure for staff and incarcerated people, humane in conditions and treatment, and compliant with legal requirements and professional standards. The opportunity is framed as a broad management and administration initiative rather than a single-topic program.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates a more collaborative relationship between NIC and the award recipient than a standard grant. It often involves ongoing coordination, shared planning, or active federal involvement in key aspects of the work.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The anticipated award ceiling for the project was listed as $560,000.
How many awards did NIC expect to make?
NIC expected to make one award.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on February 17, 2017, and the original closing date was April 18, 2017.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued under CFDA 16.601.
What funding activity type is this categorized under?
NIC categorized it under an "Other" funding activity type.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the official eligibility clarification in the full announcement. This suggests NIC was open to qualified entities beyond only traditional government applicants, depending on the specific criteria outlined in the official notice.
Is this program focused on one narrow topic, or is it broader?
It is broader. The program is described as a management and administration initiative intended to improve how jails are led, evaluated, and continuously improved across a range of core responsibilities.
What is the core approach supported by the program?
The core of the effort is a modular training and technical assistance program designed to cover the range of responsibilities jail administrators routinely carry, with an emphasis on practical administrative functions and decision-making supports.
What kinds of training modules or content areas are included?
Modules described in the opportunity include topics such as building and executing action plans using jail standards; identifying, managing, and reducing operational and legal risk; developing, maintaining, and implementing policies and procedures; staffing analysis and workforce management; managing inmate behavior; and facility readiness topics like fire, safety, and sanitation planning.
How does the program address action planning and standards?
The training emphasizes how to build and execute action plans using jail standards, helping administrators translate standards into practical steps and day-to-day operational improvements.
How does the program address operational and legal risk?
The modules include guidance on identifying, managing, and reducing operational and legal risk as part of strengthening jail leadership and oversight.
Does the opportunity include work related to jail policies and procedures?
Yes. The program includes developing, maintaining, and implementing policies and procedures that can withstand scrutiny and be consistently applied.
How does staffing and workforce management fit into the training and technical assistance?
The opportunity specifically recognizes that safe and lawful operations depend heavily on appropriate staffing levels, sound supervision practices, training, and the ability to recruit, retain, and manage staff effectively. Staffing analysis and workforce management are included in the training and technical assistance approach.
Does the program cover approaches to managing inmate behavior?
Yes. The opportunity includes guidance on managing inmate behavior, described as operational approaches that reduce conflict, support order, and improve safety outcomes.
What facility readiness topics are included?
Facility readiness topics described include developing a fire, safety, and sanitation plan and conducting assessments of jail operations to identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and measure progress over time.
What kinds of assessments does the program emphasize?
The opportunity highlights assessments of jail operations to identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and measure progress over time as part of a documented, systematic approach to continuous improvement.
What outcomes is NIC aiming for through this opportunity?
The intended outcome is better-run jail facilities where administrators are equipped with planning tools, risk-management approaches, staffing and workforce strategies, behavior-management frameworks, safety and sanitation protocols, and methods for assessing performance and making improvements in a documented, systematic way.
Who is the primary audience for the training and technical assistance supported by this opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to support jail administrators by strengthening their practical leadership capacity and operational oversight responsibilities.
What does “hands-on tools” mean in the context of this program?
In the context of the announcement, “hands-on tools” refers to practical supports that help administrators apply standards and best practices to daily operations, including action-planning methods, policy and procedure implementation supports, staffing and workforce analysis approaches, risk management techniques, and operational assessment methods.
What does it mean that the program supports training and targeted technical assistance?
It means the program is not only about delivering structured training modules, but also about providing technical assistance that helps jail leaders apply what they learn to real operational needs, such as improving policies, reducing risk, strengthening staffing practices, and conducting operational assessments.
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