Assistance Listing 16.309
Law Enforcement Assistance National Instant Criminal Background Check System
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF · Federal Bureau of Investigation
Assistance Listing 16.309, “Law Enforcement Assistance National Instant Criminal Background Check System,” is a federal program administered by JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides dissemination of technical information and information assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
- Not a competitive grantThis program provides dissemination of technical information, information rather than competitive grants. There is usually no grant application to submit. calculated by GrantsJunction
Program objective
To provide a system so that any Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) could receive an immediate determination by telephone or by other electronic means, on whether receipt of a firearm and/or explosive by a prospective buyer would violate Federal or State laws.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.309
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Anyone/general public
- Other public institution/organization
- Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
All persons purchasing firearms.
Intended beneficiaries: Federal and Anyone/general public.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionFrequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.309?
16.309 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Law Enforcement Assistance National Instant Criminal Background Check System.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 16.309?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Anyone/general public, Other public institution/organization and Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.