The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is offering the continuation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013. This grant is specifically designed to enhance the accuracy and completeness of records available to the NICS, ensuring more effective background checks for firearms purchases. The program aims to identify and support key priorities that will improve the quality and accessibility of information submitted to the NICS database. Applicants will find details regarding the specific requirements and guidelines necessary for submitting their proposals. The overall purpose is to bolster the integrity and efficiency of the background check system through targeted record improvements.
Opportunity ID: 227904
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJS-2013-3537 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Information and Statistics |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.813 — NICS Act Record Improvement Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2013 |
| 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: | Eligible applicants are limited to: (a) the agency designated by the Governor to administer the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP); (b) the state or territory central administrative office or similar entity designated by statute or regulation to administer federal grant funds on behalf of the jurisdiction’s court system; or (c) federally recognized Indian tribal government. Additionally, there are two specific conditions associated with eligibility for grants under this program (see “Eligibility” on page 4.) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Statistics |
| Description: | BJS is publishing this notice to announce the continuation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, identify the program priorities, and provide information on application requirements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cathy Maston
Management and Program Analyst Phone 2023075992 Email:cathy.maston@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 227904 Full Announcement-1 -> narip13_sol.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cathy Maston Management and Program Analyst Phone 2023075992 Email: cathy.maston@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.813 | PKG00171162 | Mar 22, 2013 | May 13, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
227904 SF424-2.0.pdf
227904 Project-1.1.pdf
227904 Budget-1.1.pdf
227904 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
227904 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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