This grant provides funding to help improve criminal history records systems across the U.S. It supports states, territories, and tribal jurisdictions in developing and managing these systems to meet FBI standards, use appropriate technology, and maintain privacy. The goal is to enhance the accuracy and accessibility of criminal history records for background checks, which helps reduce violent crime and gun violence.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can provide training and technical assistance to improve criminal history records. Eligible applicants include certain nonprofits, for-profit organizations, Native American tribal organizations, and public and state institutions of higher education.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in criminal history records improvement
- Failure to meet FBI standards for records systems
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for technical assistance
- Noncompliance with privacy and confidentiality standards
- Ineligible organization type
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan up to $1,500,000
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., organizational status)
- Experience documentation in criminal history improvement
- Plan for adhering to FBI standards
- Privacy and confidentiality policy
- Performance evaluation plan
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with FBI standards
- Maintain high privacy and confidentiality standards
- Accurate performance measurement is crucial
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, other Native American tribal organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. These entities should be capable of providing training and technical assistance for criminal history records improvement.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can provide training and technical assistance to improve criminal history records. Eligible applicants include certain nonprofits, for-profit organizations, Native American tribal organizations, and public and state institutions of higher education.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in criminal history records improvement
- Failure to meet FBI standards for records systems
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for technical assistance
- Noncompliance with privacy and confidentiality standards
- Ineligible organization type
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to provide training and technical assistance to improve criminal history records systems. This includes ensuring systems meet FBI standards, using appropriate technology, and maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
Total Program Funding
$1,500,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 28, 2026(32 days)
Application Checklist
- Register your organization in the federal grant system
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather documentation proving eligibility
- Outline a plan for meeting FBI standards
- Create a privacy and confidentiality policy
- Design a performance evaluation plan