Survey of Public Defenders
Funds a nationwide assessment of public defender operations and indigent defense services.
The Survey of Public Defenders (SPD) program funds data collection on public defender offices and indigent defense systems across the United States. BJS uses a grantee/contractor to design and administer the national survey, process results, and produce statistical reports. Index-only entry; full solicitation details are in attached PDF documents not captured at ingest. Annual cycle; FY25 solicitation deadline was March 9, 2026.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.