BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance
About This Grant
This program will continue to support activities under the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP), the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP), and portions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (Pub. L. 117-159) in fiscal year (FY) 2024. Direct technical assistance is provided to states, territories, and tribal jurisdictions to ensure that records systems are developed and managed to conform to FBI standards, ensure jurisdictions are using the most appropriate technologies, and adhere to the highest standards of practice with respect to privacy and confidentiality. This program also routinely collects and evaluates performance measures to assess the level of improvement of state and national records holdings, as well as information sharing and exchanges. BJS has supported the NCHIP TTA program since 1995. This program furthers the DOJ’s mission to reduce violent crime and address gun violence by improving the accuracy, utility, and interstate accessibility of criminal-history and related records in support of national record systems and their use for name- and fingerprint-based criminal history background checks.
Grant Summary
BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance is a Bureau of Justice Statistics grant providing up to $1.5M for nonprofit, university, small business. Applications are due 2026-09-28 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $1.5M
2026-09-28
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance from Bureau of Justice Statistics, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau of Justice Statistics before the deadline.
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BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance?
BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance is offered by Bureau of Justice Statistics and is generally open to nonprofit, university, small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance provide?
BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance provides up to $1.5M per award from Bureau of Justice Statistics. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance deadline?
Applications for BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance are due 2026-09-28 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of Justice Statistics, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance?
To apply for BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bureau of Justice Statistics.