Direct Service Delivery for the National Sheriffs Institute

The Direct Service Delivery for the National Sheriffs’ Institute opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice through the National Institute of Corrections. The National Institute of Corrections operates within the federal justice system to provide training, technical assistance, and information services to correctional agencies nationwide. This specific funding opportunity supports the continuation of an established cooperative agreement that enables the National Sheriffs’ Institute to deliver executive leadership training to sheriffs across the United States. The program plays a critical role in strengthening leadership capacity within local law enforcement agencies. The purpose of this funding is to support the ongoing delivery of services under the National Sheriffs’ Institute, which focuses on equipping sheriffs with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead their offices and serve their communities. The Institute provides structured leadership training that addresses operational management, community engagement, and organizational leadership. These services are essential to ensuring that sheriffs can respond to evolving challenges within the criminal justice system while maintaining public safety and trust. Funding for this opportunity is provided through a cooperative agreement mechanism, with an estimated total program funding of $375,000 and a single anticipated award. The award ceiling is also $375,000, indicating that the full program funding will likely be allocated to one recipient. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement associated with this funding. However, the announcement specifies that this is not a competitive funding opportunity, but rather a notice of continuation for an existing agreement, meaning no new applicants will be considered. Eligibility for this opportunity is restricted and non-competitive. The notice explicitly states that it is not a request for applications but serves to inform stakeholders of the continuation of Cooperative Agreement 23JD11GLN7. As such, eligibility is effectively limited to the current recipient of that agreement, and no new organizations are invited to apply. This makes the opportunity unique in that it does not follow a standard open application process. Because this is not a request for applications, there is no traditional submission process or application components required for external applicants. The announcement does list a closing date of June 5, 2026, but this date does not function as a deadline for submissions in the usual sense. Instead, it reflects administrative tracking within the Grants.gov system. No letters of intent, proposals, or supporting documents are required from outside entities. The evaluation and selection process is not applicable in this case, as the funding is designated for continuation of an existing cooperative agreement. There is no competitive review or scoring process. The timeline reflects administrative milestones, including the posting date of May 8, 2026, and the archive date of July 5, 2026. The performance period is not explicitly stated but is assumed to follow the continuation of the existing agreement. For additional information, the National Institute of Corrections provides a point of contact for administrative inquiries. Cameron D. Coblentz serves as the Grant Management Specialist and can be reached by phone for assistance. However, since no application is being accepted, this contact is primarily for informational purposes. The program itself is part of a broader federal effort to enhance corrections training and leadership development nationwide.