Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 BJS 2567
Apply for 2010 BJS 2567
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) for States and State Court Systems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.813 NICS Act Record Improvement Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2010 and posted on Mar 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The NARIP applications must be submitted by (a) the agency designated by the Governor to administer the NCHIP program (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 jurisdictions court system, or (c) federally recognized Indian tribal government.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2010 NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) for States and State Court Systems is a federal grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) to help states, territories, state court systems, and certain tribal governments improve the quality, completeness, and accessibility of records that determine whether a person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms. The program stems from the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-180), signed on January 8, 2008, which was designed to close long-standing information gaps in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). In practical terms, the grant supports efforts to ensure that disqualifying records, especially those related to prohibiting mental health adjudications and commitments as well as other prohibiting factors, are properly captured, automated, and made available for background checks.
The core problem this program targets is that NICS can only function as effectively as the records it can access. When key disqualifying information is missing, incomplete, not digitized, not transmitted in a usable format, or not shared with the relevant repositories, prohibited individuals may pass background checks, while lawful purchasers may experience unnecessary delays as agencies attempt to reconcile incomplete or hard-to-retrieve records. NARIP is intended to push states and court systems toward more complete and timely record submission practices, with a strong emphasis on improving automation and record infrastructure so that NICS checks can be both more accurate and faster.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement funding instrument, meaning recipients should expect a more involved relationship with the federal agency than a simple pass-through grant, typically including coordination, reporting, and programmatic oversight. The funding activity category is listed as Information and Statistics, reflecting BJS's focus on data quality, records systems, and the statistical and administrative capacity needed to maintain reliable criminal justice information.
For fiscal year 2010, the program had an estimated total funding amount of $20,000,000, with an anticipated 35 awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally lowers the barrier for eligible applicants that may not have the resources to provide a non-federal match. The CFDA number associated with the program is 16.813 (NICS Act Record Improvement Program).
Eligibility is limited to specific state-level and court-system entities rather than general local governments or individual agencies applying independently. Applications must be submitted by one of the following: (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 a similar entity designated by statute or regulation) that administers federal grant funds on behalf of the jurisdiction's court system, or (c) a federally recognized Indian tribal government. This structure is meant to ensure that the applicant has the authority to coordinate across the multiple systems that typically control these records, such as courts, mental health adjudication processes, law enforcement repositories, and other state record-holding entities.
The opportunity was posted and created on March 15, 2010, with an application closing date of May 7, 2010, and an archive date of June 6, 2010. Administrative support and contact information for assistance was provided through BJS, including a named program analyst contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Overall, NARIP in 2010 was positioned as a targeted investment in records improvement that directly affects public safety and the effectiveness of firearm background checks. By funding the modernization and completion of prohibiting records, the program sought to reduce the likelihood that prohibited individuals could obtain firearms due to missing data, while also streamlining the experience for lawful purchasers by reducing delays caused by incomplete or non-automated record systems. The program also highlights that the NICS Improvement Act includes conditions states must meet to receive funds and includes penalties tied to record completeness goals, reinforcing that participation is not only incentivized through grants but also linked to compliance expectations around the availability and quality of key disqualifying records.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2010 NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP)?
The 2010 NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) is a federal discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). It supports states, territories, state court systems, and certain tribal governments in improving records that determine whether a person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms, so those records can be used effectively during National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks.
What problem is NARIP designed to address?
NARIP targets gaps in record quality and availability that can weaken NICS background checks. If disqualifying records are missing, incomplete, not digitized, not transmitted in a usable format, or not shared with the right repositories, prohibited individuals may pass background checks and lawful purchasers may face delays while agencies try to resolve incomplete or hard-to-access information.
Which types of records does the program emphasize improving?
The program places strong emphasis on ensuring disqualifying records are properly captured, automated, and made available for background checks. In particular, it highlights records related to prohibiting mental health adjudications and commitments, along with other prohibiting factors that can affect firearm eligibility determinations.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
What law is NARIP connected to?
NARIP stems from the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-180), signed on January 8, 2008, which was intended to close long-standing information gaps in NICS.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement funding instrument. That means recipients should expect a more involved relationship with the federal agency than a simple pass-through grant, typically including coordination, reporting, and programmatic oversight.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Information and Statistics, reflecting a focus on data quality, records systems, and the capacity needed to maintain reliable criminal justice information.
How much funding was available for FY 2010?
For fiscal year 2010, the program had an estimated total funding amount of $20,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 35 awards.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 16.813 (NICS Act Record Improvement Program).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to certain state-level and court-system entities and federally recognized tribal governments. Applications had to be submitted by one of the following:
- The agency designated by the Governor to administer the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)
- The state or territory central administrative office (or a similar entity designated by statute or regulation) that administers federal grant funds on behalf of the jurisdiction's court system
- A federally recognized Indian tribal government
Can local governments or individual agencies apply directly?
Based on the eligibility description, the opportunity is limited to specified statewide or court-system administrative entities and federally recognized tribal governments, rather than general local governments or individual agencies applying independently.
Why is eligibility structured around statewide or court-system entities?
This structure is intended to ensure the applicant has the authority to coordinate across multiple systems that typically control these records, such as courts, mental health adjudication processes, law enforcement repositories, and other state record-holding entities.
What kinds of improvements does NARIP support?
The program supports efforts to improve the quality, completeness, and accessibility of disqualifying records, with a strong emphasis on automation and record infrastructure so NICS checks can be more accurate and faster.
How does improving records affect firearm background checks?
More complete and accessible records help reduce the chance that prohibited individuals can obtain firearms due to missing data. They can also reduce unnecessary delays for lawful purchasers by minimizing situations where agencies must reconcile incomplete or non-automated records during background checks.
What were the key dates for the 2010 opportunity?
- Posted/Created: March 15, 2010
- Application Closing Date: May 7, 2010
- Archive Date: June 6, 2010
Where could applicants get administrative help or ask questions?
Administrative support and contact information were provided through BJS, including a named program analyst contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Does the NICS Improvement Act include conditions or penalties related to participation?
Yes. The program description notes that the NICS Improvement Act includes conditions states must meet to receive funds and includes penalties tied to record completeness goals, reinforcing that participation is connected to compliance expectations around the availability and quality of key disqualifying records.
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