Anti-Weaponization Fund Claim Form — Status & How to Prepare (2026)

The official DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund claim form has not yet been released. See current status, expected fields, and how to prepare your claim now before the portal opens.

Last updated May 25, 2026 By LawfareClaims.org

Anti-Weaponization Fund Claim Form — Status, Contents & How to Prepare

The official DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund claim form has not yet been published. The Department of Justice has confirmed the $1.776 billion fund and the filing deadline of December 15, 2028, but the standardized intake form, online portal, and final documentation requirements are still pending publication in the Federal Register.

This page tracks the current status of the claim form and walks through exactly what to prepare now so you can file on day one.

Claim form status

Form released: Not yet. The DOJ has not published an OMB-numbered claim form.
Online portal: Not yet open. Expected to launch alongside the form.
Deadline to file: December 15, 2028.
Best action now: Complete an advance intake form to lock in your place and pre-populate every field expected on the official form.

What the claim form is expected to require

Based on the statutory text creating the fund and prior federal compensation programs, the DOJ claim form is expected to require:

Claimant identification (individual, business entity, or nonprofit)
The federal agency involved (IRS, FBI, DOJ, ATF, etc.)
The dates and nature of the government action
A narrative describing the targeting and harm suffered
Itemized economic damages (legal fees, lost income, restitution, asset loss)
Non-economic harm (reputational, professional, emotional)
Supporting documentation index
Sworn declaration and signature

How to prepare before the form is released

Take the free eligibility check to confirm your category.
Gather correspondence from the federal agency involved (notices, subpoenas, letters).
Compile financial records showing legal fees, lost income, and other quantifiable harm.
Write a contemporaneous narrative of events while details are fresh.
Start your application — we'll file your claim the moment the DOJ portal opens.

Tip: Claimants who complete intake early will be filed in the first batch when the portal opens. The fund is capped at $1.776B and may be drawn down on a first-filed basis if demand exceeds appropriations.