Opportunity Information: Apply for 20JD07
The National Sheriffs Institute grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 20JD07) is a Department of Justice initiative administered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) to support continued delivery of specialized training for newly elected or newly appointed sheriffs. The core idea behind the opportunity is that sheriffs enter office through many different paths, and while many bring strong law enforcement experience, a large share have limited background as top-level executives. On top of that, many have not previously carried full responsibility for running a local jail or correctional facility. This funding is meant to ensure that incoming sheriffs have access to structured, job-specific instruction that helps them develop the leadership, management, and corrections oversight skills needed to run complex public safety organizations and serve their communities effectively.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the selected organization would not just receive funds and operate independently, but would work in close coordination with NIC. In practical terms, the awardee would collaborate with NIC to continue offering what the announcement describes as the only courses of instruction designed specifically for sheriffs as elected officials, focusing on the unique executive role they occupy. The emphasis is not simply on tactical policing topics, but on CEO-level responsibilities: organizational leadership, strategic decision-making, navigating community expectations, managing risk and liability, overseeing budgets and resources, and handling the operational realities and legal obligations tied to local detention operations.
This opportunity was posted on June 29, 2020, with an original closing date of August 13, 2020. NIC anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The listing shows an award ceiling of 0, which typically indicates that the ceiling was not specified in the public summary and would need to be confirmed in the full solicitation or related program guidance. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," and the eligibility is also listed as "Others," both pointing to additional detail being contained in the full announcement text. The program is associated with CFDA number 16.601, which aligns with NIC program assistance.
Overall, the grant is focused on strengthening leadership capacity in sheriff offices by sustaining a national-level training program tailored to the realities of being a sheriff: an elected leader, a senior executive, and in many jurisdictions the official ultimately accountable for jail operations. The cooperative agreement framework signals that NIC intends to remain actively involved in shaping and maintaining the program to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with national corrections leadership priorities.Apply for 20JD07
- 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 "National Sheriffs Institute" 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 Jun 29, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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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