Since 1999, over 13,000 jurisdictions have participated in the BVP Program, with a total of $573 million in federal funds for the purchase of over 1.5 million body armor vests.
To register for the BVP program call 1-877-758-3787, email vests@ojp.gov or visit https://www.ojp.gov/program/bulletproof-vest-partnership/3-easy-steps
You can apply online during the open enrollment period. Every year open enrollment is announced on the BVP website. To enroll agencies will need to identify the quantity, NIJ Model #, and estimated cost of GH Armor vests desired for your eligible officers.
All certified models are eligible for BVP funding and may be purchased from any GH Armor Distributor. See chart below for eligible GH Armor models.
| NIJ Standard-0101.06 (Ballistic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIJ Model # | Product | Level |
| BA-2000S-SX03 | Ethos II EX02 | II |
| BA-3A00S-SX03 | Ethos IIIA EX02 | IIIA |
| GPHII | HeliX II HX04 | II |
| GPHIIIA | HeliX IIIA HX04 | IIIA |
| BA-2000S-BV02 | ProX II PX04 | II |
| BA-3A00S-BV02 | ProX IIIA PX04 | IIIA |
| GPMII2-4 | TalonX II/2 TX02 | II/2 |
| NIJ Standard-0115.00 (Spike) | ||
|---|---|---|
| NIJ Model # | Product | Level |
| S1A-10-PXT | Talon 1 T01 | 1 |
| GPS2-1 | Talon 2 T02 | 2 |
| GPS3-1 | Talon 3 T02 | 3 |
| GPMII2-4 | TalonX II/2 TX02 | II/2 |