OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 3
This grant funds state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecutors to work with federal agencies as Special Attorneys or Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys to investigate and prosecute fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes by criminal aliens.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: June 17, 2026 (Grants.gov) | June 22, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000,000 per award; no minimum; duration varies by project.
Summary: Supports state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire prosecutors as Special Attorneys or Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys to investigate and prosecute fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes involving criminal aliens.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire qualified prosecutors who will serve as Special Attorneys under the National Fraud Enforcement Division or the Criminal Division, or as Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) within a U.S. Attorney’s Office. These cross-designated prosecutors will remain employees of their home agencies but will work on investigating and prosecuting fraud and other crimes committed by criminal aliens, as well as drug and human trafficking cases. The program aims to strengthen prosecutorial and investigative capacity, foster intergovernmental coordination, and enhance the enforcement of criminal laws concerning these offenses.
