FY 2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)
Agency: Bureau of Justice Statistics
Assistance Listings
- 16.554 -- National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
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
General information
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closed: May 24, 2023
Award
$--
Program Funding
40
Expected awards
$35,000,000
Award Minimum
$70,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJS-2023-171664
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Information and statistics
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 22, 2023
Archive date:
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