The BJA FY 2026 Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Program offers funding to states, local governments, and tribal governments to enhance the protection of federal judges and their families. This is done by preventing the release of personal information that could put them at risk. The grant supports partnerships between federal, state, and local entities to ensure judges can perform their duties without fear of retaliation.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, local governments like cities and counties, special district governments, and federally recognized tribal governments that have law enforcement functions. These entities should be interested in or already working on protecting federal judges and their families.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not from eligible government types
- Proposals that do not focus on federal judges
- Inability to separate costs for state, local, or tribal judges
- Lack of a clear cost allocation methodology
- Use of funds for non-judicial security purposes
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan with cost allocation
- Documentation of existing judicial protection programs
- Proof of eligibility as a government entity
- Partnership agreements with federal or local entities
Cautions
- Ensure costs for non-federal judges are not charged to this grant
- Clearly define how funds will be used for federal judges
- Maintain separate tracking for expenses benefiting other judges
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, special district governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and county governments. These entities must perform law enforcement functions and be interested in protecting federal judges and their families.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, local governments like cities and counties, special district governments, and federally recognized tribal governments that have law enforcement functions. These entities should be interested in or already working on protecting federal judges and their families.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not from eligible government types
- Proposals that do not focus on federal judges
- Inability to separate costs for state, local, or tribal judges
- Lack of a clear cost allocation methodology
- Use of funds for non-judicial security purposes
Use of Funds
Funds must be used exclusively to protect federal judges and their immediate family members. This includes preventing the release of their personal information and ensuring their security. Expenses benefiting other judges are allowed if costs are tracked separately.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 15, 2026(32 days)
- Last Updated
- Aug 20, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government entity
- Develop a detailed project proposal focused on federal judges
- Create a budget with a clear cost allocation methodology
- Gather documentation of existing judicial protection efforts
- Prepare partnership agreements if applicable
- Submit application by October 15, 2026