BJA FY 2026 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy

The Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Department of Justice is offering funding through solicitation O-BJA-2026-172679 to support the FY2026 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program. This initiative focuses on protecting public health, safety, and the economy by combating counterfeit goods and product piracy. The program provides resources for state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions to either establish new or maintain existing law enforcement task forces dedicated to investigating and prosecuting intellectual property crimes, including those involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. A primary goal of the program is to reduce the violent crime often associated with intellectual property theft and related investigations both domestically and internationally. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 23, 2026. Inquiries regarding this federal opportunity should be directed to the Bureau of Justice Assistance via the provided contact information.