National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)
This grant funds the enhancement of Kansas's computerized criminal history record systems to improve law enforcement, justice processes, and background checks for public safety.
Funder: Kansas State
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Semiannual Narrative Report) | October 2026 (Semiannual Narrative Report) | December 2026 (Assurances/Budget/Compensation Report) | August 2026 (Monthly Financial Status Report) | January 2027 (Semiannual Narrative Report)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies by year and award; funds are distributed to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for statewide criminal record system improvements.
Summary: Supports the enhancement of Kansas’s computerized criminal record systems for law enforcement, justice processes, and sensitive background checks.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates and requirements are projected and subject to change.
Description
The National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) is an initiative led by the U.S. Department of Justice and administered in Kansas through the Governor’s Grants Program. The program aims to improve the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of computerized criminal history records at the state level. These records are critical for criminal investigations, prosecutorial decisions, sentencing, correctional supervision, and background checks for licensing, firearm purchases, and positions involving vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and the disabled.
