[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov)

May 15, 2026 (Grants.gov) | May 20, 2026 (JustGrants & Solicitation Closing)

Up to $1,000,000 per award; cooperative agreement; cost sharing/matching required.

Supports state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies in assigning or hiring prosecutors to investigate and prosecute fraud, criminal alien, drug, and human trafficking cases in coordination with federal authorities.

--- ## Description This program provides funding to state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire qualified prosecutors who will serve full time as Special Attorneys within the National Fraud Enforcement Division or the Criminal Division, or as Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) within a U.S. Attorney’s Office. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of jurisdictions to investigate and prosecute fraud and other crimes committed by non-citizens ("criminal aliens"), as well as drug and human trafficking offenses within the United States. The program is designed to strengthen investigative and prosecutorial resources, expand intergovernmental coordination, and increase the availability of cross-designated prosecutors who can work in partnership with federal authorities to enforce applicable criminal laws. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Grants.gov submission deadline (11:59 pm Eastern) - May 20, 2026: JustGrants submission deadline (8:59 pm Eastern) - May 20, 2026: Solicitation closing date / Fiscal Year 2026 Closing Date --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $1,000,000 per cooperative agreement - No minimum award floor - Cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Applicants must be prosecuting agencies able to assign or hire full-time prosecutors for the program’s designated roles. --- ## Application Process - Submit applications through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362000) by the May 15, 2026 deadline. - After Grants.gov submission, complete the application process in JustGrants by May 20, 2026. - Review the full solicitation details and requirements on the [BJA program page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2026-172587). - Cost sharing/matching documentation must be included as required. --- ## Additional Information - The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial federal involvement. - The program supports cross-designation of prosecutors to enhance coordination with federal authorities. - Projects must focus on prosecuting fraud, crimes by criminal aliens, and drug or human trafficking offenses. --- ## External Links - [Full program details and solicitation (BJA)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2026-172587) - [Official Grants.gov opportunity listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362000) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |-------------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | | | Bureau of Justice Assistance | [AskBJA@usdoj.gov](mailto:AskBJA@usdoj.gov) | (202)-616-6500 |

OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program

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