Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department-Custody Death Reduction – Implementation Plan Development
🏛 National Institute of Corrections
Can you apply?
This grant is for law enforcement agencies and criminal justice organizations working to reduce custody deaths. The National Institute of Corrections selected the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as the award recipient without full competition. This is not an open call for applications. Only the designated recipient can apply for this specific funding opportunity.
This cooperative agreement supports implementation plan development. Work focuses on policies and procedures to prevent in-custody deaths. The award covers project planning and strategic development activities.
Program description
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. This announcement is to provide notice of NIC to make an award without full competition.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Cooperative Agreement terms and conditions documentation
- Project implementation plan narrative
- Organizational capacity statement
- Timeline and milestones for plan development
Program contact
- 👤 Mark A Wyche Grantor
- 📧 mwyche@bop.gov
- 📞 771-241-0452
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 16.601 in our database.
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FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Only the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. This is a non-competitive award, not an open solicitation.
Can other agencies apply?
No. This funding opportunity is closed to other applicants. NIC made this award without full competition.
What does the award support?
Development of an implementation plan to reduce custody deaths. The project focuses on policy and procedure development.
What is the award amount?
$149,801 for the full project period. The funding is fixed and non-negotiable.
When is the deadline?
June 12, 2026. This is the application deadline for the designated recipient.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Understand this is a non-competitive award. Standard grant competition does not apply here.
- Focus your application on implementation plan specifics. Detail your approach to reducing custody deaths.
- Demonstrate commitment to institutional change. Show how the plan will embed reforms into operations.
- Engage stakeholders early in planning. Include input from custody staff, leadership, and oversight bodies.
- Use evidence-based practices. Reference proven models for reducing in-custody mortality.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate concrete implementation feasibility for custody death reduction measures. Submitting generic plans without specific institutional context or tailored strategies. Underestimating stakeholder engagement and buy-in requirements for policy adoption.
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