Opportunity Information: Apply for 26JD01
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity called the Staffing Analysis Implementation Program (Funding Opportunity Number 26JD01, CFDA 16.601) to expand access to NICs well-established staffing analysis approach, which has been used across the corrections field for more than three decades and is often treated as the industry standard. The main purpose of this funding is to support delivery of NICs Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) version of staffing analysis training, along with related technical assistance, so that more federal, state, local, and tribal corrections agencies can build practical capability in conducting credible staffing analyses.
A key feature of this program is that it is designed to be hands-on rather than purely instructional. NIC emphasizes that staffing analysis can be time-consuming and intimidating for new or less experienced analysts, and that learning is strongest when participants are actually doing the work. Unlike a traditional in-class model, the VILT curriculum is structured so participating agencies receive step-by-step instruction while simultaneously completing a real staffing analysis during the training engagement. Participants are supported through live virtual instruction, structured assignments between sessions, and individualized coaching. The analysis completed during the program focuses specifically on custodial line officers and first-line supervisors at one facility within the participating agencys system, meaning the training is intended to produce a usable, concrete work product rather than only general knowledge.
Eligibility is broad across the domestic organizational landscape, but with specific requirements. NIC invites applications from nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal colleges and universities). For-profit recipients must agree to waive any profit or fee for services, reflecting the programs public-service orientation. Foreign governments, international organizations, and non-governmental international organizations or institutions are not eligible. Nonprofit applicants must be able to document their status through proof of 501(c)(3) recognition from the IRS, or, for tribal entities, an authorizing tribal resolution.
NIC allows collaborative applications involving multiple entities, but the structure must be clear: one eligible organization must serve as the lead applicant, with full responsibility for administering the award and managing the program end-to-end, while any partners are included as subrecipients. NIC will accept only one application from any single submitting organization, so applicants need to consolidate competing internal concepts into one submission if they plan to apply.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that NIC expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply providing a grant with minimal federal interaction. The award ceiling is $200,000, NIC expects to make one award, and the application closing date is July 30, 2026 (original closing date listed). NIC also notes that it may choose to make awards from this solicitation in future fiscal years depending on the quality of applications received and the availability of appropriated funds, which signals that strong proposals may remain relevant beyond the initial award cycle if funding conditions permit.Apply for 26JD01
- The National Institute of Corrections in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Staffing Analysis Implementation Program" 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 2026-06-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-07-30. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) cooperative agreement called the Staffing Analysis Implementation Program.
What are the identifying numbers for this opportunity?
Funding Opportunity Number: 26JD01. CFDA: 16.601.
What is the overall purpose of the Staffing Analysis Implementation Program?
The purpose is to expand access to NIC's established staffing analysis approach by funding delivery of NIC's Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) staffing analysis training and related technical assistance, so more corrections agencies can develop practical capability to conduct credible staffing analyses.
What training model does the program use?
The program uses NIC's Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) model rather than a traditional in-person classroom model.
Is the program mostly lecture-based or hands-on?
It is designed to be hands-on. NIC emphasizes that learning is strongest when participants are doing the work, and the curriculum is structured so participating agencies complete a real staffing analysis during the training engagement.
Why does NIC emphasize a hands-on approach for staffing analysis?
NIC notes that staffing analysis can be time-consuming and intimidating for new or less experienced analysts. The program is structured to provide step-by-step instruction while participants actively complete an analysis, rather than only learning concepts in the abstract.
What support do participating agencies receive during the VILT engagement?
Participating agencies are supported through live virtual instruction, structured assignments between sessions, and individualized coaching.
What specific work product is produced during the program?
The training is intended to produce a usable, concrete work product: a completed staffing analysis focused on custodial line officers and first-line supervisors at one facility within the participating agency's system.
Which positions does the staffing analysis focus on?
The analysis focuses specifically on custodial line officers and first-line supervisors.
How many facilities are included in the analysis completed during the program?
The analysis completed during the program focuses on one facility within the participating agency's system.
How established is NIC's staffing analysis approach?
NIC describes its staffing analysis approach as well-established, used across the corrections field for more than three decades, and often treated as the industry standard.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
NIC invites applications from nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal colleges and universities).
Are tribal organizations and tribal colleges/universities eligible?
Yes. The eligible applicant categories explicitly include tribal organizations, tribal for-profit organizations, and tribal colleges and universities.
Are foreign governments or international organizations eligible?
No. Foreign governments, international organizations, and non-governmental international organizations or institutions are not eligible.
What documentation is required for nonprofit eligibility?
Nonprofit applicants must be able to document their status through proof of 501(c)(3) recognition from the IRS, or, for tribal entities, an authorizing tribal resolution.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations may apply, including tribal for-profit organizations.
Do for-profit recipients have any special requirement?
Yes. For-profit recipients must agree to waive any profit or fee for services.
Can multiple entities apply together as a collaboration?
Yes. NIC allows collaborative applications involving multiple entities, as long as the structure is clearly defined.
How should roles be structured in a collaborative application?
One eligible organization must serve as the lead applicant and is fully responsible for administering the award and managing the program end-to-end. Any partners must be included as subrecipients.
How many applications can a single submitting organization send?
NIC will accept only one application from any single submitting organization. Organizations need to consolidate competing internal concepts into one submission if they plan to apply.
What type of award is being offered?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that NIC expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than providing funding with minimal federal interaction.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
How many awards does NIC expect to make under this solicitation?
NIC expects to make one award.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is July 30, 2026.
Could NIC make additional awards from this solicitation in later years?
NIC notes it may choose to make awards from this solicitation in future fiscal years depending on the quality of applications received and the availability of appropriated funds.
What is the primary audience or beneficiary of the funded work?
The funding supports delivery of training and technical assistance so that more federal, state, local, and tribal corrections agencies can build practical capability to conduct credible staffing analyses.
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