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The BVP DEADLINE FOR THIS YEAR HAS PASSED

The deadline for the BVP was April 23, 2008 but if you would like to be put on our e-mail list to receive notifications about future BVP programs and other grants, click on the button to sign up for our Free E-Grant Alerts.

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The Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) is a unique Department of Justice initiative designed to provide a critical resource to state and local law enforcement. The BVP funds up to 50% of the cost of each vest purchased or replaced by law enforcement applicants.

Eligible jurisdictions include general purpose units of local government such as cities, counties, parishes, and municipalities; federally recognized Indian Tribes; the 50 states; District of Columbia; American Samoa; Guam; the Northern Mariana Islands; Puerto Rico; and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Click here to see how easy the 3 step application process really is.