DOJ Seeks Comments on Bulletproof Vest Grant Forms
Published Date: 6/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is updating the paperwork for the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, which helps law enforcement get bulletproof vests. They want your feedback on the changes and how easy the new forms are to use. Comments are open for 30 days until July 30, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Application Paperwork and Time Burden
If you apply for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, responding to the information collection is required to obtain or retain benefits. The notice lists an Estimated Time per Respondent of 4273 and a Total Estimated Annual Time Burden of 4273 hours, and DOJ seeks Paperwork Reduction Act authorization for three (3) years; comments are accepted until July 30, 2026.
50% Federal Vest Cost Share
If you are a jurisdiction or law enforcement agency with armor vest needs, you may request funds to help purchase one bulletproof vest per officer per fiscal year. Federal payment covers up to 50 percent of each jurisdiction's local costs for those vests.
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