Opportunity Information: Apply for BJS 2016 9017
Apply for BJS 2016 9017
- The USDOJ-OJP-BJS in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2016 and posted on Feb 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2016. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 28 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) is a U.S. Department of Justice grant opportunity administered by the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). It was created under the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (NIAA), legislation passed after the April 2007 Virginia Tech shooting to address a central failure identified in that case: the shooter was able to buy firearms from a Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer because records reflecting disqualifying mental health history were not available in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). When those prohibiting records are missing, NICS cannot properly flag an ineligible purchaser, which undermines the system's purpose.
The core goal of NARIP is to help states close information gaps in NICS by improving the completeness, accessibility, and usability of records that trigger firearm prohibitions under federal or state law. A major emphasis is on prohibiting mental health adjudications and commitments, but the program also supports work related to other disqualifying factors. In practical terms, the program is meant to strengthen the quality and availability of records that should be considered during background checks, so NICS can more consistently prevent firearm transfers to prohibited individuals.
The opportunity also highlights a second, related public benefit: record automation and modernization can reduce unnecessary delays for lawful purchasers. When records are incomplete, not standardized, or hard to retrieve quickly, background checks can take longer or require manual follow-up. By investing in automation and improved record handling, the program aims to make the background check process more efficient while still improving public safety outcomes.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism, indicating that the awarding agency may expect substantial involvement or coordination with recipients compared to a standard grant. The funding activity category is listed as Information and Statistics, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 16.813. The funding opportunity number is BJS 2016 9017, and the issuing agency is USDOJ-OJP-BJS.
For FY 2016, the program anticipated making about 28 awards, with an award ceiling of $250,000 per award. The opportunity was posted on February 12, 2016, created the same day, and had an application closing date of May 10, 2016 (with both the original and current closing dates listed as May 10, 2016). Eligibility is not limited to a single standard applicant category in the summary field; it is listed as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the full announcement under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Overall, NARIP is positioned as a state-focused capacity-building program that supports better reporting and automation of disqualifying records for NICS, motivated directly by lessons from Virginia Tech and aimed at ensuring the background check system has the information it needs to function as intended.
FY 2016 NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) FAQs
What is the FY 2016 NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP)?
NARIP is a U.S. Department of Justice grant opportunity created under the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (NIAA). It is administered by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), and is intended to help states improve records that are used for National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) firearm background checks.
Which federal agency administers this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics (USDOJ-OJP-BJS).
What problem is this program designed to address?
The program is designed to close information gaps in NICS when disqualifying records are missing or not available in a usable way. The opportunity notes that missing records can prevent NICS from flagging ineligible purchasers, which undermines the background check system.
Why is this program linked to the Virginia Tech shooting?
The NIAA was passed after the April 2007 Virginia Tech shooting. The opportunity explains that a central failure identified in that case was that records reflecting disqualifying mental health history were not available in NICS, allowing the shooter to purchase firearms from a Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer.
What is the core goal of NARIP?
The core goal is to improve the completeness, accessibility, and usability of records that trigger firearm prohibitions under federal or state law, so NICS can more consistently prevent firearm transfers to prohibited individuals.
What types of records does NARIP emphasize?
A major emphasis is on prohibiting mental health adjudications and commitments. The program also supports work related to other disqualifying factors that can trigger firearm prohibitions under federal or state law.
How does this program improve public safety?
By strengthening the quality and availability of disqualifying records considered during NICS background checks, the program aims to help ensure that prohibited individuals are more reliably flagged during firearm purchase checks.
Does the program have benefits for lawful firearm purchasers?
Yes. The opportunity highlights that record automation and modernization can reduce unnecessary delays for lawful purchasers by making records easier to retrieve and use during background checks.
How can incomplete or outdated records affect background checks?
The opportunity notes that when records are incomplete, not standardized, or hard to retrieve quickly, background checks can take longer or require manual follow-up. Improvements in automation and record handling are intended to make the process more efficient.
What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
This was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity through a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning the awarding agency may expect substantial involvement or coordination with recipients compared to a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Information and Statistics.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 16.813.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJS 2016 9017.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2016?
For FY 2016, the program anticipated making about 28 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $250,000 per award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 12, 2016, and it was created the same day.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 10, 2016. The opportunity lists both the original and current closing dates as May 10, 2016.
Who was eligible to apply?
The summary field lists eligibility as "Others." The opportunity indicates that further clarification is provided in the full announcement under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Is this program state-focused?
Yes. The opportunity describes NARIP as a state-focused capacity-building program to support better reporting and automation of disqualifying records for NICS.
What kinds of improvements does the program support?
Based on the opportunity description, the program supports improvements that increase completeness, accessibility, usability, automation, and modernization of records that trigger firearm prohibitions, particularly prohibiting mental health adjudications and commitments, as well as other disqualifying factors.
How does NARIP relate to NICS background checks at FFL dealers?
The opportunity connects NARIP to the ability of NICS to identify prohibited purchasers during checks conducted for firearm sales by Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealers, emphasizing that missing prohibiting records can prevent NICS from functioning as intended.
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