DOJ Grant Reform

Department of Justice / Office of Justice Programs

Overhaul DOJ grant application process with more rigorous vetting of applicants

"Order an overhaul of the DOJ grant application process, to include more rigorous vetting of state, local, and private grant applicants" – Project 2025

History

Wed Jan 29 2025

White House reverses freeze on federal grants apnews.com ↗

Wed Jan 29 2025

Grant program freeze halted by federal judge apnews.com ↗

Tue Jan 28 2025

All federal grants frozen apnews.com ↗

Mon Jan 20 2025

Initial analysis

Disruptive Potential

MODERATE

Could affect funding for local law enforcement and community programs that citizens rely on

Status
Stalled
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