FY 2012 National Criminal History Improvement Program

Post Date

February 9th 2012

Application Due Date

March 26th 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

BJS-2012-3187

CFDA Number(s)

16.554

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Information and Statistics

Number of Awards

50

Eligibility Categories

Other

Applicants are limited to the agency designated by the governor in each state to administer the NCHIP program, and federally recognized tribal entities. States and tribes may choose to submit applications as part of a multi-state consortium, multi-tribe consortium, or other entity.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $6000000

• Award Range:

  $None - $None

Grant Description

The goal of the NCHIP grant program is to improve the nationуs safety and security by enhancing the quality, completeness, and accessibility of criminal history record information and by insuring the nationwide implementation of criminal justice and noncriminal justice background check systems.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Justice

• Office:

  Office of Justice Programs

• Agency Contact:

  Cathy Maston
  Program Analyst
  Phone 202-307-5992

• Agency Mailing Address:

  General Information

• Agency Email Address:

  cathy.maston@usdoj.gov

• Location:

  Bureau of Justice Statistics

• More Information:

  Program Announcement