O-BJS-2023-171710: FY 2023 NICS Act Record Improvement Program
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 $25.0 million (at least $12.5 million) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 22 awards worth $25.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 7, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 7, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25.0 million
- Award floor$12.5 million
- Total funding$25.0 million
- Expected awards22
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 7, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 7, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State courts The state central administrative office or similar entity designated by statute or regulation to administer federal grant funds on behalf of the jurisdiction’s court system State governments to include agencies designated by the governor of their respective state to administer NCHIP (34 U.S.C. § 40301)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past NICS Act Record Improvement Program awards averaged $988,443; this notice allows up to $25.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (97% 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 NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (NIAA or Act), codified in relevant part at 34 U.S.C. 40912, addresses the gap in information available to the NICS about prohibiting mental health adjudications and commitments and other prohibiting factors. Filling these information gaps will better enable the system to operate as intended to keep guns out of the hands of persons prohibited by federal or state law from receiving or possessing firearms. The automation of records also reduces delays for law-abiding persons to purchase firearms. The NIAA authorized a grant program to assist states in providing certain information to the NICS and prescribes grant penalties for noncompliance with the NIAA’s record completeness goals. Additionally, pursuant to the Act, there are certain conditions, described under Eligibility Information, that a state must satisfy in advance of receiving grants under the Act. BJS is publishing this notice to announce the continuation of the NARIP in FY 2023, identify the program priorities, and provide information on application requirements. This year, BJS is prioritizing the use of funds for two purposes: (1) to enhance the completeness, automation, and transmittal of records to state and federal systems used by the NICS, and (2) to improve the overall reporting of persons prohibited from possessing firearms for reasons related to domestic violence and mental health to the NICS.
Who has won NICS Act Record Improvement Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, NICS Act Record Improvement Program (16.813) awarded $91.9 million across 93 grant awards, an average of $988,443 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services | New York | 4 | $9.2 million |
| State of West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals | West Virginia | 3 | $8.6 million |
| Virginia State Police | Virginia | 5 | $7.2 million |
| Oklahoma District Attorneys Council | Oklahoma | 3 | $6.8 million |
| Judiciary Courts of the State of Indiana | Indiana | 4 | $6.1 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-2023-171710 still open?
No. It closed on June 7, 2023.
Who can apply for FY 2023 NICS Act Record Improvement Program?
Bureau of Justice Statistics accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2023 NICS Act Record Improvement Program?
Closed June 7, 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 $25.0 million each. About $25.0 million in total across about 22 awards.
Who has won NICS Act Record Improvement Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, State of West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, Virginia State Police. The program made 93 awards worth $91.9 million in that time.