Opportunity Information: Apply for 2011 BJS 2978
Apply for 2011 BJS 2978
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2011 National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP)" 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, 2011 and posted on Mar 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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 other specific conditions associated with eligibility for grants under this program (see Eligibility on page 3.)
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2011 National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) under the U.S. Department of Justice. It was created under the authority of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-180), a law designed to strengthen the quality and completeness of records that feed into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. In practical terms, the opportunity focused on helping jurisdictions improve the submission of key records used to determine whether a person is prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms, and it tied funding incentives and potential penalties to progress toward the law's record completeness goals.
This program was offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically signals a closer working relationship between the federal agency and award recipients during implementation. The funding opportunity number was 2011-BJS-2978, and the associated CFDA number was 16.813 (NICS Act Record Improvement Program). Although categorized in the listing as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," the core purpose was operational and systems-focused: improving the availability, accuracy, and completeness of records that must be accessible for effective NICS checks. The announcement anticipated making up to 12 awards, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was limited to specific state, territorial, and tribal entities closely tied to criminal history record administration and court-related grant management. Applicants could be: (a) the agency designated by a Governor to administer the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP); (b) a 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) a federally recognized Indian tribal government. The announcement also noted that there were two additional eligibility conditions described in the program materials (referenced as being on page 3 under an "Eligibility" section), indicating that beyond organizational type, applicants needed to satisfy further statutory or program-specific requirements in order to qualify for NARIP funding.
Key dates for the opportunity show it was posted and created on March 15, 2011, with an application deadline of May 16, 2011. The archive date was June 15, 2011, reflecting that it was a time-limited solicitation tied to that fiscal year. For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, at (202) 616-3561.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2011 NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP)?
The 2011 National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) was a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) within the U.S. Department of Justice. The program focused on improving the quality, availability, accuracy, and completeness of records that are used in National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks.
Which federal agency administered this opportunity?
This opportunity was administered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) under the U.S. Department of Justice.
What law authorized the 2011 NARIP opportunity?
The opportunity was created under the authority of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-180).
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose was operational and systems-focused: helping jurisdictions improve the submission and completeness of key records used to determine whether an individual is prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms, so those records are accessible for effective NICS checks.
How did the authorizing law relate to program incentives or consequences?
Based on the program description, the opportunity tied funding incentives and potential penalties to progress toward record completeness goals established by the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.
Was this offered as a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It was offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates a closer working relationship between the federal agency and award recipients during implementation.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number was 2011-BJS-2978.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The associated CFDA number was 16.813 (NICS Act Record Improvement Program).
How was the program categorized in federal listings?
The listing categorized the program as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," even though the stated purpose was primarily operational and systems-focused (improving record availability, accuracy, and completeness).
How many awards did the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipated making up to 12 awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to specific state, territorial, and tribal entities tied to criminal history record administration and court-related grant management. Applicants could be:
- The agency designated by a Governor to administer the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP);
- A 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
- A federally recognized Indian tribal government.
Were there any additional eligibility conditions beyond the eligible applicant types?
Yes. The announcement noted two additional eligibility conditions described in the program materials (referenced as being on page 3 under an "Eligibility" section). This indicates applicants had to meet further statutory or program-specific requirements in addition to being an eligible organization type.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 15, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 16, 2011.
When was the solicitation archived?
The archive date was June 15, 2011, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation tied to that fiscal year.
What does the archive date mean for applicants?
Based on the information provided, the archive date (June 15, 2011) reflects that this was a time-limited solicitation for that period, rather than an open, ongoing opportunity.
Who was the point of contact for someone who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst.
How could someone reach the point of contact?
The phone number provided for the point of contact was (202) 616-3561.
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