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Leadership Essentials for Sustainability Curriculum Update

Agency: National Institute of Corrections

Assistance Listings: 16.601 -- Corrections Training and Staff Development

Last Updated: May 13, 2026

The curriculum for Leadership Essentials for Sustainability was developed in 2017 as an instructor-led training (ILT). This 16-hour site-based program has been requested through NIC’s technical assistance, and specifically focuses on the soft skills of leadership and behavioral attributes that are a necessity for leading others. The topics can be customized based on the needs of the agency and may include building teams that work; strategic delegation; ethics and integrity; leading and managing change; institutional culture; and effective communication. The topics. The training allows participants with the opportunity to start thinking about their leadership philosophy, and how they might enhance their leadership aptitudes such as empathy, trust, and active listening. Additionally, by developing and practicing competency-based leadership skills, they will be on the path to becoming their organization’s future leaders. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

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 institutions of higher education). Recipients, including for-profit organizations, must agree to waive any profit or fee for services. Foreign governments, international organizations, and non-governmental international organizations/institutions are not eligible to apply. Proof of 501(c) (3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or an authorizing tribal resolution is required. NIC welcomes applications that involve two or more entities; however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as subrecipients. The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for administering the funding and managing the entire program. Only one (1) application will be accepted from a submitting organization.

Grantor contact information

Description

Cameron D Coblentz Grant Management Specialist Phone 202-514-0053

Email

Application and Form information

ccoblentz@bop.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
24PR11_Leadership_Essentials_for_SustainabilityFINAL1.pdf
24PR11 Full Solicitation
Mar 14, 2024 05:34 PM UTC
NIC_Style_Guide.pdf
NIC Style Guide
Mar 14, 2024 05:35 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Archived: June 12, 2024

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$175,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$175,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

24PR11

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Other

Opportunity Category Explanation:

To build the capacity of federal, state, local, and tribal correctional agencies to develop and enhance the leadership skills of staff in mid to senior level positions.

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

To build the capacity of federal, state, local, and tribal correctional agencies to develop and enhance the leadership skills of staff in mid to senior level positions.

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

March 14, 2024

Archive date:

June 12, 2024

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