The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is offering this grant to continue its vital Technical Assistance Program, designed to support key activities under two significant initiatives: the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP). This grant is for the purpose of providing essential technical assistance in Fiscal Year 2011. The BJS aims to enhance the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of criminal history records across the nation. This continuation is crucial for improving data quality that underpins effective law enforcement operations, ensures the efficiency and reliability of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and strengthens overall public safety efforts.
Opportunity ID: 76073
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2011-BJS-2933 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Criminal History Improvement Technical Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.554 — National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortia with demonstrated organization and community-based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including tribal for-profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortia. However, consistent with OJP fiscal requirements, for-profit organizations are not allowed to make a profit as a result of this award or to charge a management fee for the performance of this award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Statistics |
| Description: | BJS is publishing this notice to announce the continuation of the Technical Assistance Program to support activities under the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) in Fiscal Year 2011. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Price-Grear
Program Analyst Phone 202-616-3561 Email:lisa.price-grear@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lisa Price-Grear Program Analyst Phone 202-616-3561 Email: lisa.price-grear@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.554 | PKG00038150 | Mar 02, 2011 | May 02, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
76073 SF424-2.0.pdf
76073 Project-1.1.pdf
76073 Budget-1.1.pdf
76073 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
76073 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf