Leadership Essentials for Sustainability

This is not a request for competitive applications. This announcement is to provide notice of NIC’s continuation of Cooperative Agreement 24PR11GLT9.

Program Details

National Institute of Corrections is a federal agency that offers the Leadership Essentials for Sustainability grant program to support sustainability. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by National Institute of Corrections through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with National Institute of Corrections or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0 – $210K. The application deadline is July 15, 2026 (10 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports sustainability. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with National Institute of Corrections before applying.

Award details

Award range: $0 – $210K. Applications close on July 15, 2026 (10 days remaining).

Categories

Sustainability