Closed · 26PR10 · CFDA 16.601 · Other

Risk Assessment: Conducting Prison Security Audits

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institute of Corrections, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $175K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 20, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Risk Assessment: Conducting Prison Security Audits is a closed other listing from National Institute of Corrections that offered Up to $175,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number. PlainGrants indexes 408 other opportunities from National Institute of Corrections.

up to $175K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
16.601
CFDA program

Recently closed NOFO

This listing closed on July 20, 2026. CFDA 16.601 may re-announce under a new opportunity number. Historical award band was Up to $175,000.

According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.

Deadline tracker

Application window closed

Closed July 20, 2026

Posted Jun 5 Closes Jul 20

Est. Total Funding

$175,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

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.

Catch-all / unrestricted eligibility mark · 26PR10

Grants.gov marks Risk Assessment: Conducting Prison Security A… with a catch-all / unrestricted eligibility code (Others (see official listing text)). Read the official announcement text for the real applicant filter — the code alone is not a door list. The extract does not mark applicant cost-sharing as required. Instrument: Cooperative Agreement. Funding-activity code maps to Other (O). This eligibility-code string dominates the National Institute of Corrections book (407 peers, 100% of 409).

Code 25
Others (see official listing text)

Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Mark A Wyche Grantor Phone 771-241-0452

What to do next

Risk Assessment: Conducting Prison Security A… is closed; use the parent program and agency catalog for the next funding cycle.

  • Browse open federal opportunities in the same category when this listing is closed. Open opportunities
  • Look up CFDA 16.601 across all indexed listings before you commit to this opportunity alone. Eligibility finder
  • Compare award ranges across federal categories before you pick a single CFDA. All categories

Opportunity deadlines and eligibility change on Grants.gov; PlainGrants mirrors the extract and is not the submission system.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings and Grants.gov. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainGrants