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Thinking for a Change (T4C) is an integrated cognitive behavioral change program authored by Jack Bush, Ph.D., Barry Glick, Ph.D., and Juliana Taymans, Ph.D., under a cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). T4C incorporates research from cognitive restructuring theory, social skills development, and the learning and use of problem solving skills. T4C is comprised of 25 lessons that build upon each other, and contains appendices that can be used to craft an aftercare program to meet ongoing cognitive behavioral needs of offender groups. Not all lessons can be completed in one session, so a typical delivery cycle may take 30 sessions. Sessions should last between one and two hours. Ideally, the curriculum is delivered two times per week, with a minimum recommended dosage of once per week and a maximum of three times per week. Participants must be granted time to complete mandatory homework between each lesson. The program is designed to be provided to correctional clients, adults and youth, males and females. It is intended for groups of eight to twelve and should be delivered only by trained facilitators. Due to its integrated structure, T4C is a closed group, meaning members need to start at the beginning of a cycle, and may not join the group mid-stream (lesson five is a logical cut-off point for new group members).
Funding Opportunity Number: 18CS22. Assistance Listing: 16.601. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: Up to $175K per award.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). 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.NIC welcomes applications that involve two or more entities; however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as sub-recipients. The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for administering the funding and managing the entire program. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Community Reentry Settings Initiative (26CS06) is a grant from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) that funds the development of a process evaluation framework for state Departments of Corrections to examine decision-making around releasing incarcerated individuals to halfway houses and reentry centers. The program aims to uncover operational mechanisms, identify challenges, and understand factors influencing reentry placement decisions. This is not funding to establish or staff halfway houses; the focus is systematic evaluation and improved decision-making processes using risk, needs, and responsivity (RNR) principles. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, faith-based and tribal organizations, for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Awards are $100,000. The application deadline is May 4, 2026 (Grants.gov submission required).
Community Reentry Settings Initiative is a grant from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), U.S. Department of Justice, that funds the development of a process evaluation framework for state Departments of Corrections examining decision-making in releasing incarcerated individuals to halfway houses and reentry centers. The funded work focuses on uncovering operational mechanisms, identifying challenges, and understanding factors that influence reentry placement decisions — this is not funding to establish, build, or staff halfway houses. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Awards are up to $100,000. The application deadline is May 4, 2026.
Community Reentry Settings Initiative is a $100,000 cooperative agreement from the National Institute of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice, to support the development of a process evaluation framework for state Departments of Corrections examining how release decisions to halfway houses and reentry centers are made. The award funds research to uncover operational mechanisms, identify challenges, and understand factors influencing reentry placement decisions — it is not funding for establishing or staffing halfway houses. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations. Applications were due May 4, 2026 via Grants.gov (Funding Opportunity Number 26CS06).