Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2009 1957
Apply for BJA 2009 1957
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY09 National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Participation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 4, 2008 and posted on Nov 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY09 National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Participation Program was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, aimed at expanding and strengthening state participation in NMVTIS. NMVTIS is a nationwide vehicle title and brand information system originally authorized by the Anti Car Theft Act of 1992 (49 U.S.C. 30502) to curb vehicle-related crime and fraud. The system was built to help stop trafficking in stolen vehicles, reduce title fraud, disrupt chop shop activity, and support efforts to prevent the export of stolen vehicles. In 1996, Congress revised the Act and shifted responsibility for NMVTIS to DOJ, reinforcing its role as both a public safety tool and a core integrity check within state titling operations.
At the operational level, NMVTIS is designed to let a state titling agency verify a paper title against authoritative electronic records from the state that originally issued the title. That instant comparison is meant to catch inconsistencies before a new title is issued, which helps prevent common schemes such as title washing, fraudulent “clean title” conversions, and the use of cloned vehicle identities. Beyond titling, NMVTIS also supports law enforcement investigations by providing a reliable source of title and brand history information that can be used to identify suspect vehicles, connect cases across jurisdictions, and improve coordination on auto theft and related crimes.
The program’s main goal was to increase the number of states that submit data to NMVTIS and to help participating states move toward fuller, more modern integration. A key emphasis was supporting states that were transitioning to fully online connectivity where information can be shared in real time and title checks can occur instantly before a title is issued. In other words, the grant focused not just on joining NMVTIS, but on improving the quality, speed, and reliability of how state systems exchange title data so the checks are meaningful at the exact moment they matter most in the titling workflow.
BJA highlighted that where NMVTIS had already been implemented, it was producing measurable benefits. Those reported outcomes included time and cost savings for agencies, shorter wait times for consumers, reductions in motor vehicle theft, improved recovery rates for stolen vehicles, better detection of cloned vehicles before a title is granted, and stronger investigative capabilities for law enforcement. The overall public value proposition was that cleaner, faster title verification reduces fraud opportunities, protects consumers, and makes stolen vehicle markets harder to operate.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on November 24, 2008, with an application closing date of February 12, 2009, and it was later archived on March 14, 2009. Awards were grants with a ceiling of $100,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to state governments, reflecting the fact that state motor vehicle titling agencies and statewide systems are the core data providers and operational users of NMVTIS. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact was Chris Casto at 202-353-7193, and technical support was available by email through the application support channel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY09 NMVTIS Participation Program?
The BJA FY09 National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Participation Program was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Its purpose was to expand and strengthen state participation in NMVTIS by helping states submit data and improve how they connect and exchange title information through the system.
Which federal agency offered this grant opportunity?
This grant opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is NMVTIS?
NMVTIS is a nationwide vehicle title and brand information system. It was created to curb vehicle-related crime and fraud by supporting accurate title verification and providing reliable title and brand history information that can be used in both titling operations and law enforcement investigations.
What law originally authorized NMVTIS?
NMVTIS was originally authorized by the Anti Car Theft Act of 1992 (49 U.S.C. 30502).
Why was NMVTIS created (what problems does it address)?
NMVTIS was built to help stop trafficking in stolen vehicles, reduce title fraud, disrupt chop shop activity, and support efforts to prevent the export of stolen vehicles.
How did Congress change NMVTIS oversight in 1996?
In 1996, Congress revised the Anti Car Theft Act and shifted responsibility for NMVTIS to the Department of Justice, reinforcing NMVTIS as a public safety tool and as an integrity check within state motor vehicle titling operations.
How does NMVTIS support state titling agencies?
NMVTIS is designed to let a state titling agency verify a paper title against authoritative electronic records from the state that originally issued the title. This comparison is intended to identify inconsistencies before a new title is issued.
What types of fraud or schemes is NMVTIS intended to help prevent?
The system is meant to help prevent common schemes such as title washing, fraudulent conversions to a "clean title," and the use of cloned vehicle identities.
How does NMVTIS support law enforcement?
NMVTIS supports law enforcement investigations by providing a reliable source of title and brand history information. This can help identify suspect vehicles, connect cases across jurisdictions, and improve coordination on auto theft and related crimes.
What was the main goal of the BJA FY09 NMVTIS Participation Program?
The main goal was to increase the number of states that submit data to NMVTIS and to help participating states move toward fuller and more modern integration with the system.
Was the program focused only on joining NMVTIS, or also on improving integration?
It focused on both. The grant emphasized improving the quality, speed, and reliability of how state systems exchange title data so that NMVTIS checks are meaningful at the exact moment they matter most in the titling workflow.
What kind of connectivity did BJA emphasize for participating states?
BJA emphasized supporting states transitioning to fully online connectivity so information could be shared in real time and title checks could occur instantly before a title is issued.
What benefits were reported where NMVTIS had already been implemented?
Reported benefits included time and cost savings for agencies, shorter wait times for consumers, reductions in motor vehicle theft, improved recovery rates for stolen vehicles, better detection of cloned vehicles before a title is granted, and stronger investigative capabilities for law enforcement.
How does NMVTIS create value for the public and consumers?
The value proposition described for NMVTIS was that cleaner, faster title verification reduces fraud opportunities, protects consumers, and makes stolen vehicle markets harder to operate.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility was limited to state governments, reflecting that state motor vehicle titling agencies and statewide systems are the core data providers and operational users of NMVTIS.
What type of funding mechanism was used for awards?
Awards were provided as grants.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling) for this program?
The award ceiling was $100,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No stated minimum award amount was provided (an award floor of $0 was listed).
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 24, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was February 12, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on March 14, 2009.
Who was the listed program contact for help with the full announcement?
The listed program contact was Chris Casto, reachable at 202-353-7193.
Was technical support mentioned for applications?
Yes. Technical support was available by email through the application support channel.
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