Opportunity Information: Apply for BJS 2019 15725
The FY 2019 National Criminal History Improvement Technical Assistance Program (NCHIP TA) is a Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) discretionary grant opportunity focused on strengthening criminal history record systems nationwide through hands-on, expert technical assistance. The solicitation seeks a single national technical assistance provider that can help states, U.S. territories, and tribal jurisdictions improve the quality, completeness, and usability of their criminal justice records so they can be shared accurately and securely across agencies and with federal systems. The work is designed to support two closely related BJS efforts: the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) and the NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP), both of which are aimed at improving records that feed into national information-sharing systems and background check processes.
At its core, the program is about bringing local and state record systems into alignment with FBI standards and best practices. That includes helping jurisdictions develop, modernize, and manage record repositories and related workflows so that records are consistent, timely, and technically compatible with national systems. The technical assistance provider is expected to guide jurisdictions on choosing and implementing appropriate technologies, improving data entry and validation practices, and addressing common challenges in records integration across courts, law enforcement, corrections, and other justice partners. Just as important, the solicitation emphasizes high standards for privacy and confidentiality, meaning the support provided should help jurisdictions protect sensitive information while still enabling lawful information exchange and operational use.
A major component of the NCHIP TA effort is performance measurement. Beyond delivering direct support, the provider is expected to routinely collect and evaluate performance measures that show whether improvements are actually occurring over time. This measurement and evaluation function is meant to help BJS track progress in strengthening state and national record holdings, increasing the effectiveness of information sharing, and identifying gaps where additional assistance or policy attention may be needed. In practice, this can include helping jurisdictions define meaningful metrics, gather data consistently, and use the findings to guide continuous improvement rather than treating reporting as a paperwork exercise.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals a more active federal role in shaping the work compared to a standard grant. BJS anticipates making one award, with an award ceiling of $750,000. The funding opportunity number is BJS 2019 15725, and it falls under the “Information and Statistics” activity category with CFDA number 16.554. The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2019, with an original application deadline of June 3, 2019. Eligibility is listed broadly as “Others,” with additional clarification intended to be provided in the full solicitation’s eligibility section, suggesting that the program is looking for a qualified national-level organization or entity capable of delivering specialized, multi-jurisdiction technical assistance at scale.
Overall, this opportunity is essentially an investment in national capacity: it is not funding individual state projects directly, but instead funding a centralized expert provider to help jurisdictions improve criminal history and related records in ways that support accuracy, interoperability, privacy, and measurable progress. The program has a long-running history, with BJS supporting NCHIP technical assistance since 1995, which underscores that this solicitation is part of an established federal strategy to strengthen record systems and information exchange across the U.S. criminal justice landscape.Apply for BJS 2019 15725
- The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2019 National Criminal History Improvement Technical Assistance Program (NCHIP TA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.554.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 04, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FY 2019 National Criminal History Improvement Technical Assistance Program (NCHIP TA) FAQs
What is the FY 2019 NCHIP Technical Assistance (NCHIP TA) grant opportunity?
The FY 2019 National Criminal History Improvement Technical Assistance Program (NCHIP TA) is a Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) discretionary funding opportunity to support hands-on, expert technical assistance that strengthens criminal history record systems nationwide.
What is the main goal of NCHIP TA?
The main goal is to improve the quality, completeness, and usability of criminal justice records so they can be shared accurately and securely across agencies and with federal systems.
Who is the funder and which office is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and administered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more active federal role in shaping and participating in the work compared to a standard grant.
How many awards does BJS expect to make?
BJS anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $750,000.
Is this funding meant to pay for individual state projects directly?
No. This opportunity is designed to fund a single national technical assistance provider rather than directly funding individual state projects. The funded provider supports states, territories, and tribal jurisdictions through technical assistance.
Who is the intended applicant (who should apply)?
The solicitation seeks a single national technical assistance provider capable of delivering specialized, multi-jurisdiction support at scale to states, U.S. territories, and tribal jurisdictions.
What is the listed eligibility category?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the full solicitation's eligibility section.
Who will receive technical assistance under this program?
The technical assistance is intended for states, U.S. territories, and tribal jurisdictions that are working to improve criminal history and related criminal justice record systems.
What kinds of systems and records does this program focus on improving?
The focus is on criminal history record systems and related criminal justice records, including repositories and workflows that influence how records are created, updated, validated, and shared across the justice enterprise.
Which national standards or best practices are jurisdictions expected to align with?
The work is designed to help bring local and state record systems into alignment with FBI standards and best practices, particularly where those standards affect national information-sharing systems and background check processes.
What are the two related BJS efforts this technical assistance supports?
The program supports two closely related BJS efforts: the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) and the NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP).
How does NCHIP TA relate to national information sharing and background checks?
NCHIP TA supports improvements to records that feed into national information-sharing systems and background check processes by helping jurisdictions improve record accuracy, interoperability, and readiness for secure exchange.
What types of technical assistance activities are expected from the funded provider?
Based on the opportunity description, expected activities include helping jurisdictions develop, modernize, and manage record repositories and workflows; guiding technology choices and implementation; improving data entry and validation practices; and addressing common integration challenges across justice partners such as courts, law enforcement, and corrections.
Does the solicitation address interoperability across different justice agencies?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes improving records integration across courts, law enforcement, corrections, and other justice partners so that information can be shared reliably.
Does the program include guidance on technology selection and implementation?
Yes. The technical assistance provider is expected to guide jurisdictions on choosing and implementing appropriate technologies that support modernization and compatibility with national systems.
What is meant by improving "quality, completeness, and usability" of records?
In this context, it refers to making sure records are accurate, timely, consistent, and technically compatible for operational use and for secure sharing across agencies and with federal systems.
How important are privacy and confidentiality requirements in this program?
They are emphasized as high priorities. The technical assistance should help jurisdictions protect sensitive information while still enabling lawful information exchange and operational use.
What is the performance measurement component of NCHIP TA?
A major component is performance measurement. The provider is expected to routinely collect and evaluate performance measures to show whether improvements are occurring over time and to help BJS track progress and identify gaps.
What kinds of measurement and evaluation support is the provider expected to offer?
The description indicates support may include helping jurisdictions define meaningful metrics, gather data consistently, and use findings for continuous improvement rather than treating reporting as a paperwork exercise.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is BJS 2019 15725.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 16.554.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the "Information and Statistics" activity category.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 3, 2019.
How long has BJS supported NCHIP technical assistance?
BJS has supported NCHIP technical assistance since 1995, indicating this solicitation is part of an established strategy to strengthen record systems and information exchange.
What is the overall purpose of funding a single national provider?
The overall purpose is to build national capacity by funding a centralized expert provider that can help many jurisdictions improve criminal history and related records in ways that support accuracy, interoperability, privacy, and measurable progress.
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