Thinking for a Change Curriculum Revision (T4C 5.0) English & Spanish Version Project

Background
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is seeking applications for funding under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Thinking for a Change Curriculum Revision (T4C 5.0) English & Spanish Version Project. This program furthers NIC's mission by building the capacity and sustainability of federal, state, local, and tribal correctional agencies to develop and establish effective inmate cognitive behavioral rehabilitation interventions and strategies.

Grant Details
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. The program comprises 25 lessons that build upon each other and contains appendices that can be used to craft an aftercare program to meet the ongoing cognitive behavioral needs of a group.

The curriculum is designed to be used with justice-involved adults and youth, males and females in a traditional face-to-face classroom setting. It is intended for groups of eight to twelve and should be delivered only by trained facilitators.

Eligibility Requirements
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 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.

Period of Performance
The project period begins on March 31, 2023, for a 12-month period. The deadline for submission of applications is February 14, 2023.

The program narrative should reflect how the applicant will accomplish these activities.

Grant Value
$300,000.00 is expected to be awarded for the project period.