This grant is for the purpose of continuing and improving the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) in fiscal year 2023, spearheaded by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Its primary aim is to significantly enhance the accuracy and completeness of criminal history records. Specifically, funds are prioritized to improve the reporting of case dispositions and to ensure more comprehensive reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) concerning individuals prohibited from possessing firearms due to mental health reasons. This initiative supports the Office of Justice Programs’ commitment to civil rights, justice, community safety, and building trust.
Opportunity ID: 347045
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJS-2023-171664 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Information and Statistics |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.554 — National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $70,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $35,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Statistics |
| Description: | OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is publishing this notice to announce the continuation of the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) in fiscal year (FY) 2023, to identify the program priorities, and to provide information on application requirements. This year, BJS is prioritizing the use of funds for two purposes: (1) to improve reporting of dispositions and (2) to improve reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) of persons who are prohibited from possessing firearms for reasons related to mental health. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact Devon Adams, Deputy Director, Policy Division, by telephone at 202-307-0765, or by email at AskBJS@usdoj.gov include "FY2023NCHIP" in the subject line.
AskBJS@usdoj.gov Email:AskBJS@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact Devon Adams, Deputy Director, Policy Division, by telephone at 202-307-0765, or by email at AskBJS@usdoj.gov include "FY2023NCHIP" in the subject line. AskBJS@usdoj.gov Email: AskBJS@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.554 | PKG00280737 | Mar 22, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347045 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347045 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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