Opportunity Information: Apply for 22JD03
The Objective Jail Classification Project is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice focused on strengthening how jails classify people in custody using objective, evidence-informed methods. The premise is that objective jail classification (OJC) should sit at the center of jail operations because classification decisions drive nearly everything that follows: housing placement, separation decisions, day-to-day management, access to services, and the ability to match individuals to rehabilitative programs based on risk and needs. By improving classification, jails are better positioned to reduce safety problems, operate more efficiently, and deliver programming more appropriately and equitably.
A major reason NIC is investing in this project is that jail populations and operational demands have changed significantly since the original NIC Point Additive Classification approach was developed. The opportunity notes several shifts that modern classification systems must account for, including higher numbers of women entering jails, changing prevalence and acuity of serious mental illness, and higher rates of substance use disorders among people being arrested and booked. It also highlights the growth of violent gang involvement, which creates practical housing and safety challenges such as the need to keep rival groups separated without creating unequal access to services or inappropriate restrictions. In other words, classification today has to do more than assign a security level; it has to support safe separation strategies, behavioral health responsiveness, and fair treatment across diverse groups.
The opportunity also emphasizes that legal and regulatory expectations have evolved, specifically pointing to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). PREA affects multiple jail functions tied to safety, supervision, and placement decisions, and the announcement indicates these considerations were not part of the original classification process design. That makes the project relevant not only for internal operations but also for compliance and risk management. A modernized approach to OJC is expected to better incorporate safety factors and operational practices that reduce the likelihood of sexual abuse and improve protections for both incarcerated people and staff.
Beyond day-to-day operations, the project frames classification as a foundational tool for capital planning and facility design, particularly for jurisdictions replacing outdated or deteriorating jails. Accurate classification data and processes help decision-makers define what kinds of housing units are truly needed (for example, different security levels or specialized units) and what types of recreation and program spaces should be built. By tying facility design to validated classification needs, jurisdictions can estimate costs more precisely and avoid building space that does not match the actual risk and needs profile of the population they serve.
Administratively, this is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), meaning NIC expects substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out. The funding opportunity is listed as “Other” in category, with activity details provided in the narrative description. The opportunity number is 22JD03, and it is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing 16.602. NIC anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $100,000. The opportunity was created on May 4, 2022, with an original closing date of July 5, 2022. Eligibility is broadly described as “Others,” with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
Overall, the Objective Jail Classification Project is aimed at updating and strengthening jail classification practices to reflect current realities in jail populations, contemporary safety and legal requirements like PREA, and the operational and design decisions that depend on accurate classification. The intended impact is a more effective, safer, and more equitable jail operation where housing, supervision, and programming align with an individual’s assessed risk and needs while also supporting smarter facility planning and budgeting.Apply for 22JD03
- The Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Objective Jail Classification Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.602.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 04, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 05, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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