2011 National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP)
The NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007, Pub.
L.
110-180 (the NIAA)authorized a grant program to assist states in providing certain information to the NICS, and prescribes grant penalties for non-compliance with the Acts record completeness goals.
L.
110-180 (the NIAA)authorized a grant program to assist states in providing certain information to the NICS, and prescribes grant penalties for non-compliance with the Acts record completeness goals.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Program Announcement
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applicants are limited to: (a) the agency designated by the Governor to administer the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP); (b) the state or territory central administrative office or similar entity designated by statute or regulation to administer federal grant funds on behalf of the jurisdictions court system; or (c) federally recognized Indian tribal government.
Additionally, there are two other specific conditions associated with eligibility for grants under this program (see Eligibility on page 3.)
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/narip11_sol.pdf
Contact:
Lisa Price-GrearProgram AnalystPhone 202-616-3561
Agency Email Description:
General Information
Agency Email:
lisa.price-grear@usdoj.gov
Date Posted:
2011-03-15
Application Due Date:
2011-05-16
Archive Date:
2011-06-15
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