BJS FY25 Survey of Public Defenders (SPD)

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is offering a cooperative agreement for the FY 2025 Survey of Public Defenders (SPD), aimed at collecting comprehensive data on public defense provision, including demographics, caseloads, and resource access directly from attorneys. This initiative builds on BJS's historical efforts in studying public defense, which began in 1986, and seeks to implement lessons learned from previous surveys to enhance the understanding of public defender operations across the nation. The total funding available for this opportunity is $1 million, with a single award anticipated, and interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 2, 2026. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact BJS at AskBJS@usdoj.gov or visit the additional information link provided.