Consolidated National Criminal History Improvement Program

The Consolidated National Criminal History Improvement Program is administered through the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council as part of a broader effort to support criminal justice infrastructure and public safety initiatives. Beginning in fiscal year 2025, this program consolidates previously separate funding streams, including the National Criminal History Improvement Program, National Instant Criminal Background Check System Improvement Program, and related initiatives, into a unified funding opportunity. The consolidation is intended to streamline funding distribution and enhance coordination across criminal justice information systems. The administering body operates within the state government framework and collaborates with federal priorities related to criminal history data systems and public safety. The primary purpose of the program is to reduce violent crime and address gun violence through improvements to the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of criminal history records. This includes enhancing interoperability between state and national databases and ensuring that criminal history information is readily available for background checks conducted through name- and fingerprint-based systems. The program supports infrastructure, system upgrades, and data quality improvements that directly contribute to national record systems used in law enforcement and public safety contexts. Funding decisions are guided by the Criminal Justice Information Systems Task Force, a ten-member body that utilizes a consensus-based decision-making process. This governance structure ensures that funding allocations align with statewide priorities and reflect a coordinated strategy for improving criminal justice data systems. Allowable uses of funds generally include technology upgrades, data integration efforts, and system improvements that enhance the reliability and accessibility of criminal records, though specific allowable costs are determined during each funding cycle. Eligibility for the program is limited to government-related entities, including state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and designated court administrative bodies responsible for managing federal grant funds. Courts must apply through a central administrative office or equivalent entity authorized by statute or regulation. This ensures that applicants have the appropriate authority and capacity to implement system-level improvements within their jurisdictions. The application process is managed by the Federal Grants Division of the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council. At the time of the most recent update, applications are not currently being accepted, and the last application period closed on February 16, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to join a mailing list to receive future Notices of Funding Opportunity by submitting their contact information to the Federal Grants Division. This mailing list serves as the primary mechanism for announcing new funding cycles. For inquiries and additional information, applicants may contact the Federal Grants Division directly via phone or email. A specific grant programs specialist is also identified as a point of contact for program-related questions. While no explicit award notification timeline or performance period is provided in the available information, the program appears to follow a recurring funding cycle aligned with federal grant schedules. Applicants should monitor future announcements to determine updated deadlines, requirements, and funding availability for subsequent cycles.