Closed · O-BJS-2023-171664 · CFDA 16.554 · Discretionary

FY 2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Justice Statistics, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$35M-$70M
Award range
Closed
Status
May 24, 2023
Close date
40
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Justice Statistics that offered $35,000,000 -- $70,000,000 across 40 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$35M-$70M
award range
Closed
application status
40
expected awards
16.554
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) - is cataloged under number O-BJS-2023-171664 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.554, posted by Bureau of Justice Statistics. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 22, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $35,000,000 -- $70,000,000. It expects to issue 40 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 24, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$35,000,000 -- $70,000,000

Close Date

May 24, 2023

Posted

March 22, 2023

Expected Awards

40

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 07. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency 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

Key Dates

Posted March 22, 2023
Close Date May 24, 2023
Last Updated March 22, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)", offered by Bureau of Justice Statistics. It is associated with CFDA program 16.554. 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 communi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 24, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $35,000,000 -- $70,000,000. Expected number of awards: 40.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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