Opportunity Information: Apply for 23JD16
The Evidence-Based Workforce Development - Regional Training Series (Funding Opportunity Number 23JD16) is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC), U.S. Department of Justice grant opportunity designed to expand the capacity of corrections and reentry systems to help justice-involved adults succeed after release. NICs central goal is post-release success, defined here as sustaining a prosocial lifestyle and maintaining a stable attachment to the workforce. The opportunity emphasizes building collaborative relationships across tribal, local, state, and federal partners (including the Federal Bureau of Prisons and other federal agencies) so that workforce development becomes a coordinated, evidence-informed part of reentry practice, ultimately supporting public safety through reduced recidivism and improved employment outcomes.
At the heart of the project is a shift in how practitioners support employment for justice-involved adults. Rather than relying on a "face them and place them" approach that focuses on quickly matching someone to a job, NIC promotes a transformational workforce development model that integrates assessment, targeted services, and sustained support. The idea is to broaden workforce services beyond basic job placement by helping individuals build self-awareness, identify personal strengths and barriers, and take greater ownership of their long-term work and life goals. This model recognizes that job retention and long-term stability are often tied to thinking patterns, emotions, decision-making, and behavior change, not just resume skills or job leads.
The training series is grounded in research-based practices and is intended to equip criminal justice practitioners with practical knowledge and skills that directly support reentry goals. A major feature is the integration of motivational interviewing with cognitive behavioral principles. Practitioners are trained to use a communication style that engages the individual in examining values, thoughts, and feelings that influence choices, while also addressing criminogenic risks and other factors that can contribute to both job loss and reoffending. NIC describes this as a "hand in glove" approach where the relationship-building and motivational components are combined with structured cognitive-behavioral strategies to support behavior change, employment readiness, and sustained attachment to the workforce.
The grant supports delivery of NICs Evidence-Based Workforce Development Training (originally developed in 2010, with minor updates anticipated around September 2023). This curriculum is designed to help practitioners guide participants through exploring the internal drivers of employment success, including attitudes toward work, accountability, and the personal meaning of employment. Alongside the curriculum, the training includes instruction on administering the Employment Retention Inventory, a case management tool used to identify criminogenic risks and other employment-related risk factors that can increase the likelihood of recidivism and job loss. In practice, this positions practitioners to move from general encouragement and referrals to structured, individualized planning based on assessed needs and barriers.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means NIC expects substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing key aspects of the work during the award period. The total funding ceiling is $1,000,000, with an expectation of one award. The opportunity falls under CFDA 16.601 and is categorized under "Other" for both the opportunity category and funding activity category, indicating it is not confined to a single traditional program box and may include a mix of training, technical assistance, and coordination activities aligned with NICs mission. The eligibility field is listed as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, signaling that nontraditional applicants or specialized entities may be eligible depending on the specifics spelled out in the solicitation.
Key dates provided in the announcement include a creation date of June 16, 2023 and an original closing date of July 31, 2023. Overall, the opportunity is aimed at strengthening the field by standardizing and spreading an evidence-based approach to workforce development within corrections and reentry settings, building a community of practice, and improving the likelihood that justice-involved adults transition from unemployment or under-employment to real self-sufficiency while remaining crime-free.Apply for 23JD16
- 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 "Evidence-Based Workforce Development – Regional Training Series" 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 Jun 16, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2023. (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 $1,000,000.00 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).
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