# FY 2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bjs-2023-171664-fy-2023-national-criminal-history-improvement-program-nchip/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347045

> Bureau of Justice Statistics offered grants of up to $70.0 million (at least $35.0 million) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 40 awards. Applications closed on May 24, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJS-2023-171664 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Statistics |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 24, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $70.0 million |
| Award floor | $35.0 million |
| Expected awards | 40 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.554 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

## What the grant funds

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is publishing this notice to announce the continuation of the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) in fiscal year (FY) 2023, to identify the program priorities, and to provide information on application requirements. This year, BJS is prioritizing the use of funds for two purposes: (1) to improve reporting of dispositions and (2) to improve reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) of persons who are prohibited from possessing firearms for reasons related to mental health.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJS-2023-171664 still open?

No. It closed on May 24, 2023.

### Who can apply for FY 2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)?

Bureau of Justice Statistics accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for FY 2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)?

Closed May 24, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $70.0 million each.

### Who has won National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Virginia State Police, State Patrol Nebraska, Office of Policy & Management. The program made 239 awards worth $361 million in that time.