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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 `99 for a 
cooperative agreement to fund a multi-year project entitled Gender-
Specific Responses: Research Practice and Guiding Principles.
    Purpose: The National Institute of Corrections is seeking proposals 
for a cooperative agreement to provide planning assistance in designing 
a multi-year project on gender responsive strategies for women 
offenders. The assistance will be provided to the National Institute of 
Corrections' (NIC) Women Offenders' Initiative, a five person, 
Institute-wide team comprised of representatives from each of the four 
program divisions. The multi-year project is entitled Gender-Specific 
Responses: Research, Practice and Guiding Principles, and is described 
on page 47 of the NIC Service Plan for Fiscal Year 1999.

    Authority: Pub. L. 93-415.

    Funds Available: The maximum amount available is $20,000 for one 
cooperative agreement for the planning/design phase of the project. The 
planning assistance must be completed within a three month period.
    Deadline for Receipt of Applications: Applications must be 
postmarked by 4:00 p.m., Eastern daylight time on Friday, April 30, 
1999.
    Addresses and Further Information: Requests for the application 
kit, which includes details on the project's objectives, etc., should 
be directed to Judy Evens, Grants Control Office, National Institute of 
Corrections, 320 First St, NW, Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534 or by 
calling 800-995-6423, ext. 159 or 202-307-3106, ext. 159. You may also 
obtain a copy of the kit by e-mailing Ms. Evens at jevens@bop.gov.
    All technical and/or programmatic information on this announcement 
should be directed to Ms. Phyllis Modley at the above address or by 
calling 800-995-6423, ext. 133 or 202-307-3106, ext, or by e-mail at: 
pmodley@bop.gov.
    Eligible Applicants: An eligible applicant may be: a private 
organization, non-profit organization, individual or institution.
    Review Consideration: 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: 99D02.
    Other Information: The person or organization which is the 
successful applicant for this planning phase may not apply for the 
subsequent, multi-year development project.
    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 on State.

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is: 16.603

    Dated: April 1, 1999.
Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
[FR Doc. 99-8529 Filed 4-6-99; 8:45 am]
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