Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative
National Institute of Corrections
About This Grant
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) acknowledges the pressing challenges facing behavioral health care within correctional settings nationwide. Correctional facilities increasingly contend with complex mental health and substance use issues among incarcerated individuals, yet existing behavioral health services are consistently limited by service gaps, inconsistent institutional policies, and insufficient staff training, as revealed through research and dialogue with NIC s Mental Health Network. These shortcomings jeopardize the rehabilitation and well-being of those in custody, while also causing elevated staff stress, burnout, and organizational instability.Through this cooperative agreement, NIC will launch a comprehensive initiative to address these systemic concerns. The project will encompass an in-depth gap analysis of behavioral health services, a rigorous review of institutional policies to ensure alignment with national standards, and robust stakeholder engagement to inform program development. Input from corrections professionals and behavioral health experts will play a pivotal role in shaping project strategies and solutions.A primary outcome of these efforts will be the creation of a dynamic behavioral health training e-course designed for correctional staff. This curriculum will draw on evidence-based best practices including trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral techniques, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, and crisis intervention strategies. By equipping staff with practical, accessible tools rooted in the realities of correctional work, the initiative will enhance staff skills, foster professional development and wellness, and ultimately contribute to a safer and more stable correctional environment.
Grant Summary
Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative is a National Institute of Corrections grant providing up to $150K. Applications are due 2026-07-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
Up to $150K
2026-07-31
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative from National Institute of Corrections, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institute of Corrections before the deadline.
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Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative?
Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative is offered by National Institute of Corrections and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative provide?
Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative provides up to $150K per award from National Institute of Corrections. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative deadline?
Applications for Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative are due 2026-07-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institute of Corrections, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative?
To apply for Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institute of Corrections.
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