OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program
This grant funds state, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies to hire or assign prosecutors to investigate and prosecute fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes, especially those involving criminal aliens, in coordination with federal authorities.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: May 15, 2026 (Grants.gov) | May 20, 2026 (JustGrants & Solicitation Closing)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per award; cooperative agreement; cost sharing/matching required.
Summary: 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.
