Opportunity Information: Apply for BJS 2015 4085
Apply for BJS 2015 4085
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.554 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 29, 2015 and posted on Jan 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $48,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 47 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to the agency designated by the governor in each state to administer the NCHIP program and federally recognized Indian tribal governments, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, that support initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. States and tribes may choose to submit applications as part of a multi state consortium, multi tribe consortium, or other entity. In such cases, please contact your BJS program manager for further information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) designed to strengthen criminal history record systems across the United States. The basic purpose of the program is to improve public safety by making criminal history records more accurate, more complete, and easier for authorized users to access. A central theme of the program is supporting the nationwide implementation and reliability of both criminal justice and noncriminal justice background checks, which depend heavily on the quality and timeliness of the underlying records.
BJS frames the program around four core objectives. First, NCHIP provides direct financial and technical assistance to states and federally recognized tribes to improve criminal records systems and related information systems that support background checks. Second, it emphasizes building and maintaining the infrastructure needed to connect record systems to state repositories or appropriate federal record systems, with the expectation that records are accessible through the FBI records systems. Third, it prioritizes training and technical assistance so that record systems are developed and operated in ways that align with FBI standards and appropriate technologies, while also requiring strong privacy and confidentiality practices from all contributing agencies. Fourth, it calls for systematic evaluation and standardized performance measurement so progress in improving national records holdings and background check systems can be measured consistently and transparently over time.
NCHIP is described as an umbrella program that can support multiple record improvement activities and funding streams, each with its own specific goals. Even with that flexibility, BJS strongly encourages applicants to integrate their various record improvement initiatives so they work together as a coordinated system rather than as isolated projects tied to separate funding sources. BJS also encourages applicants to match or leverage federal funding with other resources as much as possible, and the opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Key administrative details include that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement and the activity category is listed as information and statistics. The program is tied to CFDA number 16.554. For FY 2015, BJS anticipated making 47 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $48,000,000. The listing indicates no stated award ceiling or floor (both shown as 0), which generally signals that award sizes may vary and are determined through the application review and program decision process rather than being constrained by a fixed published minimum or maximum.
Eligibility is limited and targeted. Applicants must be either the state agency designated by the governor to administer NCHIP in that state or a federally recognized Indian tribal government (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) that supports initiatives to improve criminal justice system functioning. The opportunity also allows states and tribes to apply as part of multi-state or multi-tribe consortia or another joint entity, with the note that prospective consortium applicants should coordinate with their BJS program manager for guidance on how to proceed.
The opportunity was posted on January 29, 2015, with an application closing date of April 20, 2015, and an archive date of May 20, 2015. The funding opportunity number is BJS 2015 4085, and the opportunity title is FY 2015 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP). For applicants needing help obtaining the full announcement, the contact listed is Cathy Maston, Management and Program Analyst, at 202-307-5992.
FY 2015 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) - FAQs
What is the FY 2015 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)?
The FY 2015 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) to strengthen criminal history record systems across the United States by improving the accuracy, completeness, and authorized accessibility of criminal history records.
What is the main purpose of NCHIP?
The basic purpose of NCHIP is to improve public safety by making criminal history records more accurate, more complete, and easier for authorized users to access. A central theme is supporting the nationwide implementation and reliability of criminal justice and noncriminal justice background checks, which depend on the quality and timeliness of underlying records.
What are the core objectives of the NCHIP program?
BJS frames NCHIP around four core objectives: (1) providing direct financial and technical assistance to states and federally recognized tribes to improve criminal records systems and related information systems supporting background checks; (2) building and maintaining infrastructure to connect record systems to state repositories or appropriate federal record systems so records are accessible through FBI records systems; (3) prioritizing training and technical assistance to align development and operations with FBI standards and appropriate technologies while requiring strong privacy and confidentiality practices by contributing agencies; and (4) requiring systematic evaluation and standardized performance measurement to track progress consistently and transparently over time.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to either (1) the state agency designated by the governor to administer NCHIP in that state, or (2) a federally recognized Indian tribal government (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) that supports initiatives to improve criminal justice system functioning.
Can states or tribes apply together as a consortium?
Yes. States and tribes may apply as part of multi-state or multi-tribe consortia or another joint entity. Prospective consortium applicants are advised to coordinate with their BJS program manager for guidance on how to proceed.
What types of activities can NCHIP funds support?
NCHIP is described as an umbrella program that can support multiple record improvement activities and funding streams, each with its own specific goals, as long as the overall aim is to improve criminal history record systems and related systems that support background checks.
Does BJS encourage applicants to coordinate across different record improvement initiatives?
Yes. Even with NCHIP's flexibility, BJS strongly encourages applicants to integrate various record improvement initiatives so they function as a coordinated system rather than as isolated projects tied to separate funding sources.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, and BJS encourages applicants to match or leverage federal funding with other resources as much as possible.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category listed for this program?
The activity category is listed as information and statistics.
What is the CFDA number for NCHIP?
The CFDA number associated with NCHIP is 16.554.
How much funding was anticipated for FY 2015, and how many awards were expected?
For FY 2015, BJS anticipated making 47 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $48,000,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
No specific award ceiling or floor is stated in the listing (both are shown as 0). This generally indicates award sizes may vary and are determined through the application review and program decision process rather than being constrained by a fixed published minimum or maximum.
Why does NCHIP emphasize FBI access and standards?
NCHIP emphasizes infrastructure and connectivity so record systems connect to state repositories or appropriate federal record systems, with an expectation that records are accessible through FBI records systems. It also prioritizes training and technical assistance to support development and operation aligned with FBI standards and appropriate technologies.
What does NCHIP say about privacy and confidentiality?
The program requires strong privacy and confidentiality practices from all contributing agencies as part of developing and operating record systems that support background checks.
Does the program require performance measurement or evaluation?
Yes. NCHIP calls for systematic evaluation and standardized performance measurement so progress in improving national records holdings and background check systems can be measured consistently and transparently over time.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is BJS 2015 4085, and the opportunity title is FY 2015 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 29, 2015. The application closing date was April 20, 2015, and the archive date was May 20, 2015.
Who can be contacted for help obtaining the full announcement?
The contact listed is Cathy Maston, Management and Program Analyst, at 202-307-5992.
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