# Public Information Officers and Communication Directors Master Trainer Pilot

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/23pr02-public-information-officers-and-communication-directors/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344359

> National Institute of Corrections offered grants of up to $240,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $240,000 in total. Applications closed on January 3, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 23PR02 |
| Agency | National Institute of Corrections |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 3, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $240,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $240,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.601 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

Public information officers (PIOs) and communication directors play an important role in correctional agencies. The public’s perception and/or lack of understanding of correctional operations can influence public safety, funding, elections, appointments, and other events. The most successful agencies in the field of corrections are those whose leadership address the expectations that stakeholders demand. Consistency, transparency, and the ability to communicate an agency’s mission effectively inside and outside of the organization is paramount. In the absence of effective communication, misperception and misinformation often supersede the truth. Myths arise in the absence of facts and this void of information impedes the agency’s ability to take charge and manage the outcome. Many correctional agencies engage with the media and stakeholders only when critical situations occur. Opportunities to share the good work, positive stories, and life-changing efforts of the agency are missed. Not building effective relationships with the media through positive stories before bad things happen can be detrimental. Effective organizations will have a clear purpose and goals that define their communication strategies. Building a positive rapport with the media, taking control of their message, humanizing the field of corrections, and engaging the community are just a few of the priorities that PIOs and communication directors should address.

## Questions people ask

### Is 23PR02 still open?

No. It closed on January 3, 2023.

### Who can apply for Public Information Officers and Communication Directors Master Trainer Pilot?

National Institute of Corrections accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Public Information Officers and Communication Directors Master Trainer Pilot?

Closed January 3, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $240,000 each. About $240,000 in total for one award.