Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Chair and Director Training Curriculum Pilot

This cooperative agreement continuation opportunity, administered by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons through the National Institute of Corrections, seeks to fund the development and delivery of comprehensive training curriculum for Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) chairs and directors. The National Institute of Corrections is continuation funding for established Cooperative Agreement 25CS10GLW2, and applicants must be states, general units of local government, or public and private agencies, educational institutions, and organizations actively involved in correctional programs and services. Key requirements include developing specialized training content addressing emerging challenges in criminal justice coordination, delivering programs through blended learning models combining virtual and in-person instruction, and maintaining complete records on federal fund receipt and disposition for at least three years following project closeout. Proposals must be submitted using Standard Form 424-Federal Assistance, and recipients will be subject to full fiscal and program audits at project completion and on-site inspections as needed throughout the agreement period. The application deadline is May 28, 2026, with notification of award determination expected within approximately 90 days of submission.

Award amounts for this initiative typically range from $100,000 to $250,000 for 12-month performance periods, with potential for multi-year extensions and supplemental non-competitive funding. Training delivery is expected to encompass various geographical areas across the United States, utilizing both virtual and in-person formats to maximize accessibility and organizational impact for federal, state, and local correctional facilities. Funds must be spent within 90 days after the ending date of the agreement, with funds advanced as required throughout the project period.