National Criminal History Improvement Program Live Scan Equipment Notice of Funding Opportunity #3242-0526
This grant helps Illinois justice agencies upgrade to electronic live scan fingerprinting systems to improve the speed and accuracy of criminal history record submissions.
Funder: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (question deadline) | June 22, 2026 (application due)
Funding Amounts: $1,699,266 total; $10,000–$75,000 per award; up to $25,000 per live scan device; ~3-month performance period
Summary: Supports Illinois justice system agencies in upgrading to live scan fingerprinting technology to improve the quality and speed of criminal history record submissions.
Key Information: Only agencies without a current live scan device, or with obsolete equipment, are eligible; no match or indirect costs allowed.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), reimburses Illinois justice system agencies for expenses related to procuring live scan fingerprinting equipment. The program aims to replace paper-based or outdated fingerprinting systems with modern electronic live scan technology, thereby enhancing the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of criminal history records submitted to the Illinois State Police (ISP) and subsequently to the FBI. Eligible costs may include equipment, installation, training, and associated support incurred during the grant period.
