BJA FY 2026 Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Program

The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering funding through the FY 2026 Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Program to support states, local governments, and tribal entities that perform law enforcement functions in safeguarding federal judges and their immediate family members. The program addresses the vulnerability caused by publicly accessible state and local records that contain personal information about at-risk individuals connected to federal judges, which can lead to threats or reprisals. Grants are intended exclusively to protect federal judicial officers by preventing the unauthorized release of covered information, ensuring judges can carry out their duties without fear of personal harm. This initiative fosters collaboration between federal, state, and local systems to enhance privacy protections where federal oversight does not extend. Applicants must demonstrate how grant funds will be used solely for federal judges and their families, clearly separating costs associated with state, local, or tribal judges, which cannot be charged to this award. Existing judicial security programs must provide detailed cost allocation methodologies to ensure compliance. All expenses must directly support the protection of federal judges, and any shared costs affecting other judicial personnel must be accurately tracked and excluded from grant reimbursement. The solicitation, identified as O-BJA-2026-172661, was posted on July 23, 2026, with applications due by September 3, 2026. Proposals must align with statutory definitions and be submitted through the designated federal grants portal, with inquiries directed to the Bureau of Justice Assistance via the provided contact information.