Submission Deadline 07/20/2026
Fiscal Capacity $175,000
USDOJ-BOP-NIC Grant — Key Facts
Opportunity Number 26PR10
Agency USDOJ-BOP-NIC
Application Deadline 07/20/2026
Award Amount $175,000
Status Posted
Sector Default
Cost Sharing Not Required

Fiscal Parameters & Taxonomy

Authority USDOJ-BOP-NIC
Status Posted

Who Can Apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility Intelligence

NIC invites applications from nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education). Recipients, including for-profit organizations, must agree to waive any profit or fee for services. Foreign governments, international organizations, and non-governmental international organizations/institutions are not eligible to apply. Proof of 501(c) (3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or an authorizing tribal resolution is required.NIC welcomes applications that involve two or more entities; however, one eligible entity must be the applicant, and the others must be proposed as subrecipients. The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for administering the funding and managing the entire program. Only one (1) application will be accepted from a submitting organization.NIC may elect to make awards for applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, dependent on the merit of the applications and on the availability of appropriations.

Program Description

A well‑designed and well‑managed security audit program systematically reviews prison operations, policies, procedures, staff performance, physical security systems, and emergency preparedness to identify vulnerabilities and risks. Because prisons inherently involve high‑risk factors—such as escapes, violence, contraband, disturbances, and other safety threats—structured, policy‑driven audits conducted by knowledgeable staff are essential for identifying and preventing problems before they occur. NIC’s 36‑hour security training program supports this goal by providing a comprehensive, hands‑on auditing experience. The program includes an in‑brief with agency and facility leadership, one full day of in‑person classroom instruction, three and a half days of prison‑based audit work, and a half‑day executive close‑out. Participants have a unique, nonjudgmental opportunity to apply auditing skills in real operational settings as teams are deployed to designated prisons. Upon completion, a full report of findings is prepared, enabling agencies to develop effective remediation strategies.

CFDA Programs

16.601 Corrections Training and Staff Development

Agency Contact

Mark A Wyche Grantor Phone 771-241-0452

✉ mwyche@bop.gov

📞 771-241-0452

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