O-BJS-2023-171664: FY 2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Statistics notices from 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 22, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$70.0 million
- Award floor$35.0 million
- Expected awards40
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 22, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 24, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) awards averaged $1.5 million; this notice allows up to $70.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) (16.554) awarded $361 million across 239 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia State Police | Virginia | 7 | $21.5 million |
| State Patrol Nebraska | Nebraska | 6 | $18.7 million |
| Office of Policy & Management | Connecticut | 6 | $15.1 million |
| Oklahoma District Attorneys Council | Oklahoma | 6 | $14.4 million |
| Florida Department of Law Enforcement | Florida | 7 | $14.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.