BJS FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance
This grant funds training and technical assistance to help states, territories, and tribes improve criminal history records for background checks, supporting national standards and gun violence prevention efforts.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Statistics
Due Dates: September 28, 2026 (Grants.gov) | October 5, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500,000 total; one award; 18-month project period
Summary: Supports training and technical assistance to improve the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of national criminal history records and related systems.
Description
This opportunity funds a single cooperative agreement to deliver training and technical assistance (TTA) 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. The awardee will provide direct support to states, territories, and tribal jurisdictions to ensure records systems are developed and managed according to FBI standards, utilize appropriate technologies, and adhere to best practices regarding privacy and confidentiality. Activities include technical assistance visits, virtual workshops, in-house phone/web support, and the collection and evaluation of performance measures to improve the quality and completeness of criminal history records for both criminal justice and noncriminal justice purposes.
