Through equitable sharing, any state or local law enforcement agency that directly participates in a law enforcement effort that results in a federal forfeiture may either request to put tangible forfeited property into official use or an equitable share of the net proceeds of the forfeiture.
Grants can be awarded for a wide-variety of activities, such as innovative research and development, housing, student support, and infrastructure building. Most federal funding goes to state and local governments, which in turn may sub-award funds to local entities, such as eligible nonprofit organizations.
Typically, forfeiture funds are available to help cover plan expenses, or they can be recycled and used as future employer contributions.
 
                     
                     
                     
                    