Deadline: 7 September 2017
The U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is seeking applications for its training program entitled “Networking and Professional Development of State and Large Urban System Healthcare Administrators” to support the development, enhancement and sustainability of nationwide correctional leadership.
The goals of these professional development training programs are to develop and enhance competency based leadership skills as well as enhance healthcare knowledge for state and large urban system Healthcare Administrators of Corrections, focusing on collaborative and sustainable approaches to organizational management.
Objectives
- Provide newly appointed or selected state and large urban correctional healthcare administrators to their new leadership role and the multiple complexities inherent in correctional healthcare that accompany changes of command;
- Provide a safe and confidential training environment where correctional healthcare leaders may candidly discuss challenges and experiences involving their organization, both internal and external; and
- Provide an opportunity for participants to share information, engage in networking and mentoring relationships as well thoughtfully review emerging healthcare issues and trends that are impacting the field of corrections.
Funding Information
Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
- NIC welcomes applications that involve two or more entities; however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as sub-recipients.
- The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for administering the funding and managing the entire program.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.