OpportunityTitle: Enhancing Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils Through Specialized Technical Assistance and Coaching
CategoryExplanation: To provide specialized technical assistance (TA) and coaching to criminal justice coordinating councils.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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.
Description: NIC has noted a growing trend among jurisdictions aiming to establish or enhance CJCCs to optimize theircriminal justice systems. When fully leveraged, CJCCs serve as powerful entities that harness data-driveninsights to address various challenges. They play a crucial role in managing jail populations more effectivelyand advancing reentry programs, ultimately contributing to a more streamlined and effective justice system.By integrating diverse stakeholders and utilizing comprehensive data, CJCCs can drive meaningfulimprovements in both operational efficiency and outcomes for individuals navigating the justice system. Asa result, NIC wants to invest in local CJCCs that demonstrate a desire to implement NIC-identified bestpractices.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Form and Application information
GrantorContactText: Cameron D Coblentz &lt;br/&gt;Grant Management Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-514-0053