Managing Restrictive Housing Populations Training

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC), an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice, provides leadership and resources to support correctional agencies across the United States. NIC plays a crucial role in developing policy, enhancing staff training, and promoting evidence-based practices in corrections. As part of its commitment to improving the effectiveness and safety of correctional systems, NIC continues to invest in targeted training initiatives that address complex challenges such as restrictive housing. The “Managing Restrictive Housing Populations Training” grant opportunity is not a call for new applications but rather a formal continuation of Cooperative Agreement award 25JD03GLV4. The program is designed to support the development, enhancement, and ongoing implementation of training programs specifically focused on managing populations housed in restrictive housing settings. Restrictive housing, often known as solitary confinement or segregation, presents significant operational, ethical, and mental health challenges, making staff training in this area a high priority for correctional agencies. This cooperative agreement represents a specialized funding initiative that aims to build the capacity of correctional institutions in safely and effectively managing restrictive housing programs. The scope includes development and delivery of comprehensive training curricula, implementation guidance, and potential integration of best practices from mental health, security, and rehabilitation frameworks. NIC expects that through this continuation award, grantees will contribute to improved institutional outcomes, reduced incidents, and more humane correctional environments. The funding is structured as a single cooperative agreement totaling $186,000, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements. The award allows for flexible spending within the boundaries of NIC's program objectives and guidelines, focusing primarily on training-related expenses such as curriculum design, personnel, materials, and delivery costs. As this is a continuation award, no new applicants will be considered, and the eligibility is strictly limited to the existing cooperative agreement holder. Submission processes are not applicable for this opportunity since it is not accepting new applications. The grant notice explicitly states that its purpose is solely to inform the public and relevant stakeholders of the continuation of the existing award. Accordingly, no pre-application steps, evaluation criteria, or application components are described in the source. The grant opportunity was posted on March 13, 2026, with a closing date of March 27, 2026. Although no new applicants can apply, this date reflects internal tracking of the continuation process. There are no references to recurring deadlines, performance periods, or competitive award selection processes in the public materials. For additional information or technical issues accessing documentation, the listed point of contact is Cameron D. Coblentz, Grant Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-514-0053. No dedicated PDF or online application link was provided in the source materials.