2011 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The 2011 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) under CFDA 16.554. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal awarding agency anticipates having substantial involvement during the period of performance, such as providing ongoing programmatic guidance or coordination beyond what is typical in a standard grant. The program sits within the broader category of science and technology and other research and development activities, reflecting its emphasis on improving the data systems, infrastructure, and processes that support criminal history record information and background check operations.

The central purpose of NCHIP is to strengthen national safety and security by improving the quality, completeness, and accessibility of criminal history record information. In practical terms, that goal focuses on making sure criminal history records are accurate, up to date, and sufficiently detailed to support decision-making across the justice system, and that those records can be reliably shared and used when needed. The program also emphasizes supporting nationwide implementation of background check systems used for both criminal justice and noncriminal justice purposes. That includes the types of background checks that support law enforcement and court functions, as well as checks conducted for other authorized uses, such as employment, licensing, or other screening contexts governed by law and policy.

Eligibility is limited and targeted. Applications may be submitted only by the agency designated by each state Governor to administer NCHIP, as well as by federally recognized tribal entities. The solicitation also allows for collaborative approaches: states and tribes can choose to apply as part of a multi-state consortium, multi-tribe consortium, or another joint entity. When pursuing a consortium approach, applicants are instructed to coordinate in advance with their BJS program manager to clarify expectations, structure, and submission requirements, since multi-jurisdiction projects often involve additional planning around governance, roles, and shared deliverables.

This 2011 solicitation includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide a non-federal share of project costs in accordance with the program rules described in the full announcement. Applicants typically need to plan early for how the match will be met, document the sources of matching funds or in-kind contributions, and ensure the proposed budget aligns with both federal and matching requirements.

Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number 2011 BJS 2896 and the title "2011 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)." The opportunity was posted and created on January 13, 2011, with an original and current closing date of March 17, 2011. The archive date is April 16, 2011, indicating the solicitation is no longer active after that point. For those needing the complete program announcement or experiencing difficulty accessing it electronically, the contact listed is Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, at 202-616-3561.

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