Grant opportunity
BJS FY 2026 Criminal History Record Assessment and Research Program (CHRARP)
Bureau of Justice Statistics has posted BJS FY 2026 Criminal History Record Assessment and Research Program (CHRARP), a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number O-BJS-2026-172685. The call is relevant to Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
- Funder
- Bureau of Justice Statistics
- Application deadline
- Application deadline: Sep 21, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 1,750,000
- Applicant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Discipline
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
Call summary
Overview
BJS FY 2026 Criminal History Record Assessment and Research Program (CHRARP) is an official Grants.gov opportunity from Bureau of Justice Statistics. It appears under opportunity number O-BJS-2026-172685 and is listed for applicants working in cross-disciplinary research and innovation.
Who can apply
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.
What it supports
- Opportunity number: O-BJS-2026-172685
- Funding category: Information and Statistics
- Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Funding and duration
Up to USD 1,750,000
Application deadline
Application deadline: Sep 21, 2026
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.
Call details
Source-based overview
Bureau of Justice Statistics has posted BJS FY 2026 Criminal History Record Assessment and Research Program (CHRARP), a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number O-BJS-2026-172685. The call is relevant to Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
Eligibility
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.
Funding and benefits
Up to USD 1,750,000
Themes and supported activities
Opportunity number: O-BJS-2026-172685
Funding category: Information and Statistics
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: Application deadline: Sep 21, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.