Sustaining Implementation of Organizational Resources to Support Behavior Change

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, through the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), is seeking to continue a Cooperative Agreement award (25CS06GLV5) focused on sustaining implementation of organizational resources to support behavior change within correctional systems. This opportunity is administered under the Corrections Technical Assistance/Clearinghouse program (CFDA 16.603) and targets the provision of technical assistance, training, and consulting services to federal, state, and local corrections agencies. Eligible applicants include states, general units of local government, public and private agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and professional associations with demonstrated expertise in corrections. Key contract requirements include maintaining complete records on federal funds for at least three years after final financial report submission, undergoing full fiscal and program audits at grant close, and complying with State Level Review under Executive Order 12372 for intergovernmental review. The deadline for this continuation award is March 27, 2026, with applicants required to submit a formal application using Standard Form 424 - Federal Assistance to NIC, and award decisions are typically made within approximately 90 days.

Cooperative Agreement awards under this program historically range from $80,000 to $1 million, with performance periods typically spanning 12 to 24 months. The work will be performed across Bureau of Prisons facilities and state and local corrections agencies nationwide, enabling broad implementation of evidence-based practices and organizational improvements. Funds are advanced as required throughout the grant period, and grantees should anticipate on-site inspections as needed during the grant term. This continuation award specifically emphasizes developing and sustaining organizational resources that facilitate behavioral change initiatives within correctional environments, building on prior successful implementation efforts.