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- The 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 "Thinking for A Change 3.1 Training for Trainers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.601 CorrectionsTraining and Staff Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2013 and posted on Jul 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 9, 2013. (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 $100,000.00 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).
- An eligible applicant is any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual or team with expertise in the described areas.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement to support the creation of a new "Thinking for a Change (T4C) 3.1 Training for Trainers (T4T)" curriculum. The goal is to build a competency-based training program that equips corrections professionals with the practical knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach selected staff how to train and prepare facilitators to deliver the T4C 3.1 intervention. In other words, the end product is not a direct T4C facilitator course, but a structured trainer-development pathway that helps agencies build internal capacity by producing qualified trainers who can, in turn, prepare competent T4C facilitators.
The project is planned as an 18-month effort that must begin no later than September 15, 2013, and it is designed as a collaborative venture with NICs Academy Division. NIC is encouraging applicants to propose innovative instructional designs, as long as they accomplish the required tasks and remain focused on measurable competencies. A major requirement is that the curriculum be "blended," meaning it must intentionally combine distance learning and face-to-face instruction rather than relying on only one delivery method. The solicitation emphasizes choosing the most effective and efficient format for each learning objective, suggesting that applicants should thoughtfully assign content to online or in-person components based on what learners need to practice, demonstrate, and be assessed on.
A central technical requirement is that the full curriculum be compatible with and delivered through NICs online learning management system, the NIC Learning Center. Because the course will be housed and operated in that system, applicants are expected to ensure all learning materials, activities, and assessments can function within the platform. NIC also signals that a successful applicant should include someone on the project team who has the technical and instructional design skill to work directly with NIC staff on LMS integration, troubleshooting, and course build-out.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $100,000, with no required cost sharing or matching. NIC expects to make one award under this opportunity. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project (for example, coordination, review, or shared decision-making on deliverables), consistent with the described collaboration with the NIC Academy Division.
Eligibility is broad: any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team may apply, as long as they can demonstrate expertise relevant to the work described (curriculum development, competency-based training, blended learning design, and corrections training content connected to T4C). The opportunity falls under CFDA 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development). Key dates listed include a posted date of July 18, 2013, an application deadline of August 9, 2013, and an archive date of September 8, 2013. For access issues or administrative questions, NIC provided a point of contact: Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity for?
This opportunity is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) discretionary cooperative agreement to support the creation of a new "Thinking for a Change (T4C) 3.1 Training for Trainers (T4T)" curriculum. The work centers on developing a structured trainer-development pathway, not a direct facilitator course.
What is the main goal of the project?
The goal is to build a competency-based training program that equips corrections professionals with practical knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach selected staff how to train and prepare facilitators to deliver the T4C 3.1 intervention. The aim is to help agencies build internal capacity by producing qualified trainers who can then prepare competent T4C facilitators.
Is the deliverable a T4C facilitator training course?
No. The end product is not a direct T4C facilitator course. The deliverable is a trainer-development pathway (a T4C 3.1 Training for Trainers curriculum) that enables organizations to develop qualified trainers who can prepare facilitators.
What training approach is required (competency-based, blended, etc.)?
The curriculum must be competency-based and focused on measurable competencies. It must also be "blended," meaning it intentionally combines distance learning and face-to-face instruction rather than relying exclusively on one delivery method.
What does NIC mean by a "blended" curriculum in this solicitation?
Where must the online portions of the curriculum be delivered?
The full curriculum must be compatible with and delivered through NIC's online learning management system (LMS), the NIC Learning Center. Materials, activities, and assessments are expected to function within that platform.
Are there technical requirements related to NIC's Learning Center LMS?
Yes. Because the course will be housed and operated in the NIC Learning Center, applicants are expected to ensure learning materials, activities, and assessments can operate within the LMS. NIC indicates a successful applicant should include someone on the project team with the technical and instructional design skills to work directly with NIC staff on LMS integration, troubleshooting, and course build-out.
How long is the project period?
The project is planned as an 18-month effort.
When must the project begin?
The project must begin no later than September 15, 2013.
What is the maximum amount of funding available?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no required cost sharing or matching.
How many awards does NIC expect to make?
NIC expects to make one award under this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project, consistent with the solicitation's emphasis on collaboration with NIC's Academy Division.
What role will NIC play during the project?
The opportunity is designed as a collaborative venture with NIC's Academy Division. A cooperative agreement generally involves substantial agency involvement (such as coordination, review, and shared decision-making on deliverables), and the solicitation underscores that collaborative approach.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team may apply, as long as they can demonstrate expertise relevant to the work described (for example, curriculum development, competency-based training, blended learning design, and corrections training content connected to T4C).
What kind of expertise should applicants be able to demonstrate?
Applicants should be able to demonstrate expertise relevant to developing a competency-based, blended training curriculum tied to corrections training and the T4C context. The solicitation also signals the importance of technical and instructional design capabilities for integration into NIC's LMS.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 16.601 (Corrections Training and Staff Development).
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
Key dates include a posted date of July 18, 2013; an application deadline of August 9, 2013; and an archive date of September 8, 2013.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
For access issues or administrative questions, NIC provided a point of contact: Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484.
Does the solicitation encourage innovative instructional design?
Yes. NIC encourages applicants to propose innovative instructional designs, as long as they accomplish the required tasks and remain focused on measurable competencies.
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