[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 khumphrie@bop.gov.
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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