Opportunity Information: Apply for 23AC03
The Management Development for the Future (MDF) Series - Readiness, Facilitation, Coaching and Training with Two Agencies is a Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections (NIC) cooperative agreement intended to strengthen leadership capacity in corrections by developing the middle management layer within correctional organizations. NIC positions this work as part of its unique federal mandate under Public Law 93-415 to provide specialized, nationally oriented services to the corrections field. The opportunity emphasizes that NIC primarily delivers its mission through direct service and responds to needs identified by practitioners across state and local adult corrections, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, other federal entities, and Congress.
The core purpose of the project is to partner with two correctional agencies that want to build stronger, more effective middle managers through a structured series that includes readiness activities, facilitation, coaching, and training. The MDF approach is framed as a practical, research-informed leadership development effort rather than a one-time training event. NIC highlights that improving correctional practice and outcomes depends on skilled leadership at every organizational level, and it points to leadership research underscoring that real development requires sustained effort, continuous learning, and professional improvement over time.
A key theme in the opportunity is alignment: leadership development should match real operational and strategic needs. That includes alignment within the agency delivering the program (NIC and its partner organization under the cooperative agreement) and the external agencies receiving the leadership development support. In other words, the MDF series is expected to be relevant to day-to-day correctional realities and to connect leadership learning to agency priorities, performance demands, and organizational outcomes, especially within the middle management tier that often translates executive direction into frontline practice.
Administratively, this funding opportunity is listed as Opportunity Number 23AC03 under CFDA 16.601, with a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $150,000. The opportunity was created April 4, 2023, with an original closing date of June 5, 2023. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement, signaling that applicants may not be limited to only state agencies and may include other qualified entities capable of delivering the readiness, facilitation, coaching, and training components in close coordination with NIC and participating correctional agencies.
Overall, the grant is best understood as NIC investing in a structured, partnership-based leadership development initiative aimed at strengthening the pipeline and performance of correctional middle managers. It relies on established thinking in correctional leadership competencies and broader leadership development research, and it focuses on practical capacity building that can be sustained and applied directly within participating agencies.Apply for 23AC03
- The Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Management Development for the Future (MDF) Series– Readiness, Facilitation, Coaching and Training with Two Agencies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.601.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 04, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 05, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Management Development for the Future (MDF) Series - Readiness, Facilitation, Coaching and Training with Two Agencies."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the MDF Series project?
The core purpose is to strengthen leadership capacity in corrections by developing the middle management layer within correctional organizations through a structured series that includes readiness activities, facilitation, coaching, and training.
Who is the target audience for the leadership development work?
The focus is on correctional middle managers, described as the organizational tier that often translates executive direction into frontline practice.
How many correctional agencies are expected to participate in the MDF Series?
The project is designed to partner with two correctional agencies that want to build stronger, more effective middle managers.
Is this intended to be a one-time training event?
No. The MDF approach is described as a practical, research-informed leadership development effort that requires sustained effort, continuous learning, and professional improvement over time rather than a single training event.
What kinds of activities are included in the MDF Series?
The series is expected to include readiness activities, facilitation, coaching, and training delivered as part of a structured leadership development effort.
What does "readiness" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, readiness refers to upfront activities intended to prepare participating correctional agencies and participants for the MDF series so the leadership development work aligns with real operational and strategic needs.
Why does the opportunity emphasize "alignment"?
Alignment is highlighted to ensure leadership development matches real operational and strategic needs, stays relevant to day-to-day correctional realities, and connects leadership learning to agency priorities, performance demands, and organizational outcomes.
How does NIC describe its role and mandate for this work?
NIC positions the work as part of its unique federal mandate under Public Law 93-415 to provide specialized, nationally oriented services to the corrections field, primarily delivered through direct service and in response to needs identified by practitioners and other stakeholders.
Who does NIC say it serves through its mission delivery?
NIC states it responds to needs identified by practitioners across state and local adult corrections, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, other federal entities, and Congress.
What is the Opportunity Number for this funding opportunity?
The Opportunity Number is 23AC03.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA is 16.601.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $150,000.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 4, 2023.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 5, 2023.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement. The description suggests applicants may include qualified entities capable of delivering the readiness, facilitation, coaching, and training components in close coordination with NIC and participating correctional agencies.
Does the opportunity indicate that applicants must be state agencies?
No. The eligibility listing and description indicate applicants may not be limited to state agencies and may include other qualified entities, as further clarified in the full announcement.
What kind of partnership model does the opportunity describe?
The opportunity describes a partnership-based model where NIC and the cooperative agreement partner work closely with two correctional agencies to deliver the MDF series, with coordination and alignment emphasized throughout.
What is the broader outcome NIC is aiming for?
The opportunity frames the investment as strengthening the pipeline and performance of correctional middle managers, with practical capacity building that can be sustained and applied within participating agencies.
What is the underlying rationale for focusing on leadership development?
NIC cites leadership research and correctional leadership competency thinking that emphasize effective correctional practice and outcomes depend on skilled leadership at every level, and that real leadership development requires sustained, continuous improvement over time.
How should the MDF content relate to real correctional work?
The MDF series is expected to be relevant to day-to-day correctional realities and connect leadership learning to agency priorities, performance demands, and organizational outcomes, particularly within middle management.
What is the best overall way to understand this grant?
It is best understood as NIC investing in a structured, cooperative, leadership development initiative that combines readiness, facilitation, coaching, and training to build stronger correctional middle managers in two partner agencies.
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