New Jail Planning Initiative

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, through the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), is continuing its Cooperative Agreement award 23JD13GLP1 under the Corrections Training and Staff Development program (CFDA 16.601). This opportunity focuses on developing and delivering comprehensive training seminars, workshops, and educational resources for correctional personnel, law enforcement officers, judges, probation and parole staff, and other professionals involved in criminal justice and offender rehabilitation. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, educational institutions, and state and local government agencies actively involved in correctional programs and services. The program emphasizes creating blended learning experiences through both in-person and virtual formats to address emerging challenges in corrections and improve staff competencies. The submission deadline for this continuation award is March 27, 2026, with a posting date of March 12, 2026, providing a 15-day submission window.

Cooperative agreement awards under this program typically range from $75,000 to $275,000 for 12-month project periods, with potential for multi-year extensions. Recipients must submit the Standard Form 424-Federal Assistance application and are subject to full fiscal and program audits at project completion, along with on-site inspections as needed throughout the performance period. All records related to federal fund receipt and disposition must be maintained for at least three years following submission of the final financial report, and remaining funds must be expended within 90 days of the agreement's ending date. Performance locations span federal, state, and local correctional facilities nationwide, with training delivery occurring in various geographical locations across the United States.