This grant is designed to help state and local governments, including tribal governments, protect federal judges and their families by preventing the release of their personal information. The goal is to ensure judges can do their jobs without fear of personal threats. The grant provides up to $500,000 to support these efforts.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, and private institutions of higher education that are involved in law enforcement functions.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state or local government entity
- Not involved in law enforcement functions
- Inability to demonstrate how funds will be used exclusively for federal judges
- Failure to track expenses separately for non-federal judges
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan showing exclusive use for federal judges
- Cost allocation methodology
- Documentation of existing judicial protection programs
- Registration with SAM.gov
- DUNS number
- Grants.gov registration
Cautions
- Ensure funds are used exclusively for federal judges
- Track expenses separately for non-federal judges
- Clearly delineate existing program expenses
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, special district governments, state governments, city or township governments, and county governments. These entities must have law enforcement functions to qualify.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, and private institutions of higher education that are involved in law enforcement functions.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state or local government entity
- Not involved in law enforcement functions
- Inability to demonstrate how funds will be used exclusively for federal judges
- Failure to track expenses separately for non-federal judges
Use of Funds
Funds must be used exclusively to protect federal judges and their immediate family members, including preventing the release of their personal information. Expenses benefiting other judges must be separately tracked and not charged to this grant.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 3, 2026(41 days)
Application Checklist
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Create a budget plan focused on federal judges
- Outline cost allocation methods
- Gather documentation of current judicial protection efforts
- Register with SAM.gov
- Obtain a DUNS number
- Complete registration on Grants.gov
- Submit application by September 3, 2026