Opportunity Information: Apply for 19CS09
The Alabama Department of Corrections Thinking for a Change Overview Training Project is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections (NIC), under CFDA 16.601. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the awardee should expect to work closely with NIC staff during the project rather than operating fully independently. The opportunity was posted on February 15, 2019, with an original application deadline of March 18, 2019, and it anticipates making a single award with a maximum funding amount of $22,500.
The purpose of the project is to develop an "overview training" component for Thinking for a Change (T4C) within the Alabama Department of Corrections. Thinking for a Change is a cognitive-behavioral intervention program commonly used in correctional settings to reduce recidivism risk by strengthening pro-social thinking and behavior, typically through a mix of cognitive restructuring, social skills development, and problem-solving. In this specific solicitation, NIC is looking for subject matter experts who can partner with NIC's Thinking for a Change Initiative correctional program specialist to build a training element that introduces and frames the T4C program for the Alabama Department of Corrections context. The emphasis on an overview component suggests the deliverable is likely designed to orient staff, leadership, stakeholders, or potential facilitators to the T4C model, its evidence base, and how it is implemented with fidelity in a corrections environment.
Applicants are expected to bring strong familiarity with the research, theories, and practical application of cognitive behavioral intervention, particularly as it relates to justice-involved populations. The solicitation makes clear that NIC will provide subject matter expertise tied directly to the official Thinking for a Change curriculum, meaning the awardee is not expected to replace or reinvent the curriculum itself. Instead, the awardee's role is to complement NIC's curriculum expertise by helping translate broader cognitive-behavioral science and implementation knowledge into an effective, usable training overview tailored to Alabama's correctional system. The ideal partner would be capable of developing training content that accurately reflects cognitive-behavioral principles, aligns with evidence-based correctional programming practices, and supports consistent program understanding across an agency.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," indicating nontraditional or specialized entities may be able to apply depending on the additional eligibility guidance in the full announcement. In practical terms, this kind of NIC request often aligns with applicants such as individual consultants, training and technical assistance providers, research or evaluation organizations, universities, or other organizations with demonstrated expertise in cognitive-behavioral interventions and corrections training. Because it is a cooperative agreement with a modest ceiling and a single expected award, the project appears designed as a targeted development effort with a defined scope rather than a large-scale rollout or multi-site implementation.Apply for 19CS09
- The Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alabama Department of Corrections Thinking for a Change Overview Training Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.601.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 15, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $22,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is called the Alabama Department of Corrections Thinking for a Change Overview Training Project.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.601.
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the awardee should expect to work closely with NIC staff during the project rather than operating fully independently.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to develop an "overview training" component for Thinking for a Change (T4C) within the Alabama Department of Corrections.
What is Thinking for a Change (T4C)?
Thinking for a Change (T4C) is a cognitive-behavioral intervention program commonly used in correctional settings to reduce recidivism risk by strengthening pro-social thinking and behavior. It typically includes cognitive restructuring, social skills development, and problem-solving.
What does NIC mean by an "overview training" component?
Based on the solicitation description, the "overview training" deliverable is intended to introduce and frame the T4C program for the Alabama Department of Corrections context, likely orienting staff, leadership, stakeholders, or potential facilitators to the T4C model, its evidence base, and how it is implemented with fidelity in a corrections environment.
Is this project meant to create or rewrite the official T4C curriculum?
No. NIC indicates it will provide subject matter expertise tied directly to the official Thinking for a Change curriculum. The awardee is expected to complement NIC's curriculum expertise, not replace or reinvent the curriculum itself.
What kind of work is the awardee expected to do?
The awardee is expected to partner with NIC's Thinking for a Change Initiative correctional program specialist to build a training element that translates broader cognitive-behavioral science and implementation knowledge into an effective, usable training overview tailored to Alabama's correctional system.
What expertise is NIC looking for in applicants?
Applicants are expected to have strong familiarity with the research, theories, and practical application of cognitive behavioral intervention, particularly as it relates to justice-involved populations, and to be capable of developing training content aligned with evidence-based correctional programming and fidelity expectations.
Who is the training overview meant to support inside the Alabama Department of Corrections?
The overview component is described as a way to build consistent program understanding across an agency, suggesting it may be used to orient staff, leadership, stakeholders, or potential facilitators to the T4C model and its implementation expectations.
How many awards does NIC expect to make?
NIC anticipates making a single award under this opportunity.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum funding amount is $22,500.
Is this opportunity discretionary funding?
Yes, it is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 15, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was March 18, 2019.
What is the eligibility category listed for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," indicating nontraditional or specialized entities may be able to apply depending on additional eligibility guidance in the full announcement.
What types of applicants are implied as a good fit for this project?
The description suggests NIC requests like this often align with applicants such as individual consultants, training and technical assistance providers, research or evaluation organizations, universities, or other organizations with demonstrated expertise in cognitive-behavioral interventions and corrections training.
What does the cooperative agreement structure imply for day-to-day project work?
It implies active collaboration with NIC staff, including partnering with NIC's Thinking for a Change Initiative correctional program specialist, rather than working in isolation.
Is this funding intended for a large-scale implementation or rollout of T4C?
No. The description indicates a modest funding ceiling, a single expected award, and a targeted development effort with a defined scope, rather than a large-scale rollout or multi-site implementation.
What is the main intended outcome of the project?
The main outcome is an effective, usable overview training component that accurately reflects cognitive-behavioral principles, aligns with evidence-based correctional programming practices, and supports consistent understanding of T4C across the Alabama Department of Corrections.
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