Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program

Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

Program goal(s) name: Protect the lives of law enforcement officers Program goal(s) description: Use federal funding to protect law enforcement officers with body armor vests. Program objective(s) name: Support purchase of bullet proof vests Program objective description: The objective of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program is to protect the lives of law enforcement officers by helping State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies provide law enforcement officers with armor vest

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Helps states, local governments, and Indian tribes pay for body armor vests for law enforcement officers. Covers up to half of the purchase cost.

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Funding
$19,056 - $19,056
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

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What Is This Program?

Reimburses states, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribes for up to 50 percent of the cost of body armor vests purchased for law enforcement officers.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Reimbursement for up to 50 percent of the cost of body armor vests purchased for law enforcement officers.

Who Is Eligible?

Other Criteria: States, Units of local government, Federally recognized Indian tribes, Purchasing body armor vests for law enforcement officers

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vests@usdoj.gov
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This program offers funding up to $19,056 (minimum $19,056).

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