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OJP Introduces the New Grant Payment Request System (GPRS)

In June of 2010 OJP released a new Grant Payment Request System (GPRS) that replaces the Phone Activated Paperless Request System PAPRS. As of February 28, 2011 the PAPRS phone system will be discontinued. GPRS is available and provides OJP, OVW and COPS grantees the ability to perform online draw down requests utilizing a secure OJP website. GPRS has many new features that will enhance the grantee's ability to manage awards. Some benefits of GPRS are:

  • The ability to view and print a transaction history for an award.

  • A Summary of award information such as Award Amount, Hold Amounts, Last FFR Submission and Available Balance.

  • The ability to cancel pending payment requests.

  • Secure individual log in. (New Login Process)

Registration for GPRS

In order to access GPRS, grantees can self-register at the following website https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gprs/login and clicking on the "New User Registration" link.  See the OJP/OVW and COPS registration process for more information.

For questions and assistance please contact the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Customer Service Branch by phone at 1-800-458-0786 (press 2) or by e-mail at ask.ocfo@usdoj.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Grant Payment Request System (GPRS)

Q:  What is the Grant Payment Request System (GPRS)?
A:  OJP's current payment request system, PAPRS, has been upgraded so grantees can perform draw down requests using the Internet. The new name for the upgraded system is Grant Payment Request System (GPRS).

Q:  Does GPRS have the same functionality as PAPRS?
A:  Yes plus more (See GPRS benefits noted above). GPRS provides the same functionality that PAPRS currently has such as payment requests and award summary capabilities.

Q:  Will grantees still receive PAPRS Packages?
A:  Grantees will no longer receive their PAPRS Packages via postal mail, instead all information contained in the PAPRS package will be sent via e-mail.

Q:  Is there a user guide for GPRS?
A:  Yes, please click click here to view the GPRS User Guide.

Q: Will PAPRS Phone be available for use after I use GPRS?
A: The PAPRS phone system will no longer be available to grantees after they log into GPRS for the first time.

Q: If I am a GMS (OJP/OVW) and CMS (COPS) user can I register in GPRS using one User ID for both accounts?
A: No. You will have two separate accounts in GPRS, a GMS account and a COPS account. All GMS users will register in GPRS with their GMS User ID. All CMS users will register in GPRS using a unique User ID that cannot be the same as a GMS User ID.