Opportunity Information: Apply for BJS 2014 3821
Apply for BJS 2014 3821
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 Firearm Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.734 Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 6, 2014 and posted on Mar 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2014. (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 $450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to for profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith based and community organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortia with demonstrated organization and community based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including tribal for profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortia. However, consistent with OJP fiscal requirements, for profit organizations are not allowed to make a profit as a result of this award or to charge a management fee for the performance of this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 Firearm Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program is a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) funding opportunity focused on producing national-level statistical estimates about firearm background checks and denials in the United States. Started in 1995, the FIST program exists to track how many firearm purchase applications are received and how many are denied under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (the Brady Act) and under similar state laws. The central goal is to build a consistent, nationwide statistical picture of firearm-related background check activity by integrating information reported by state and local authorities with federal background check transaction data.
Under this program, the grantee is responsible for collecting counts of firearm transfers and permit checks carried out by state and local agencies, then combining those counts with transaction data from the FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). In addition to basic volumes, FIST also gathers more detailed information that helps explain what those totals mean in practice, including the reasons people are denied, what happens when denials are appealed, and what kinds of law enforcement actions are taken following denials. The announcement specifically notes actions taken by the FBI and by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) against individuals who were denied, indicating that the work goes beyond simple counting and into documenting outcomes and enforcement follow-up associated with denial decisions.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means BJS expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s direction, coordination, or oversight compared with a standard grant. The funding activity category is Information and Statistics, and the CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies). BJS anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $450,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may not have access to separate matching funds.
Eligibility is limited to specific types of organizations: for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortia. A key condition is that applicants must have demonstrated organizational and community-based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and eligibility explicitly includes tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortia. For-profit organizations can apply, but they cannot earn profit from the award or charge a management fee, consistent with Office of Justice Programs (OJP) fiscal rules.
The opportunity was posted and created on March 6, 2014, with an application closing date of April 22, 2014, and an archive date of May 22, 2014. The funding opportunity number is BJS 2014 3821. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Cathy Maston, Management and Program Analyst, at 202-307-5992.
FY 2014 Firearm Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program (BJS) - FAQs
What is the FY 2014 Firearm Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program?
The FY 2014 Firearm Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program is a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) funding opportunity to produce national-level statistical estimates on firearm background checks and denials in the United States.
What is the main purpose of the FIST program?
The central goal is to create a consistent nationwide statistical picture of firearm-related background check activity by integrating information reported by state and local authorities with federal background check transaction data.
When did the FIST program start?
The FIST program started in 1995.
What laws does the FIST program track denials under?
The program tracks how many firearm purchase applications are received and how many are denied under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (the Brady Act) and under similar state laws.
What types of data is the grantee expected to collect?
The grantee is responsible for collecting counts of firearm transfers and permit checks carried out by state and local agencies and then combining those counts with transaction data from the FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
What federal data source is specifically referenced for background check transactions?
The opportunity specifically references transaction data from the FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Is the work limited to counting background checks and denials?
No. In addition to basic volumes, FIST gathers more detailed information to help interpret the totals in practice, including reasons for denials, outcomes of appeals, and law enforcement actions taken following denials.
What additional details does FIST collect beyond totals?
FIST collects details such as the reasons individuals are denied, what happens when denials are appealed, and what types of law enforcement actions are taken following denials.
Which agencies' actions following denials are specifically noted?
The announcement specifically notes actions taken by the FBI and by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) against individuals who were denied.
What type of award is this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
In this context, a cooperative agreement typically means BJS expects substantial involvement in the project’s direction, coordination, or oversight compared with a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Information and Statistics.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies).
How many awards did BJS anticipate making?
BJS anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $450,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortia.
Are consortia eligible to apply?
Yes. Consortia are explicitly included among eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit (commercial) organizations are eligible to apply, subject to specific fiscal restrictions described in the announcement.
Can a for-profit applicant earn profit or charge a management fee on this award?
No. For-profit organizations cannot earn profit from the award or charge a management fee, consistent with Office of Justice Programs (OJP) fiscal rules.
Is experience with American Indian and Alaska Native communities required?
Yes. A key eligibility condition is that applicants must have demonstrated organizational and community-based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Are tribal organizations and tribal higher education institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. Eligibility explicitly includes tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortia.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJS 2014 3821.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on March 6, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 22, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 22, 2014.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Cathy Maston, Management and Program Analyst.
What contact information was provided for assistance?
The provided phone number for assistance was 202-307-5992.
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