This BJS grant, the FY 2012 NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP), is for enhancing data accuracy and completeness within the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Improving NICS records is crucial for effective firearm purchase background checks. BJS seeks to support states and tribal governments in providing comprehensive, updated information to NICS. The program identifies specific priorities for record improvement and details application requirements for eligible entities. This funding aims to bolster public safety by strengthening the NICS database’s integrity and ensuring its continued operation for the fiscal year 2012.
Opportunity ID: 158433
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJS-2012-3259 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2012 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 23, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2012 |
| 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 3.) |
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) 2012, 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
Program Analyst Phone 202-307-5992 Email:cathy.maston@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cathy Maston Program Analyst Phone 202-307-5992 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 | PKG00110670 | Mar 23, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
158433 SF424-2.0.pdf
158433 Project-1.1.pdf
158433 Budget-1.1.pdf
158433 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
158433 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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