DOJ to stop using outside experts to help vet competitive grant applicants

TL;DR

The Justice Department is ending its practice of hiring outside experts for peer review of competitive grant applications.
This move affects billions of dollars in federal grants awarded to law enforcement, victim services groups, and research institutions.
The department states the change is to increase efficiency and align with administration goals, while critics worry about politicization and reduced integrity.
Past controversies involving political interference and ethical breaches in grantmaking are cited as reasons for concern.
Internal staff will now be responsible for reviewing applications, despite potential staffing shortages and lack of expertise.

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