OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 6
This grant funds state, local, Tribal, and territorial 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 by aliens in the U.S.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: August 7, 2026 (Grants.gov) | August 11, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 per award; no minimum; award duration typically one year.
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 and other crimes committed by aliens, as well as drug and human trafficking cases.
Description
This program supports state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies in assigning or hiring qualified prosecutors to serve as Special Attorneys or Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs). These "cross-designated" prosecutors remain employees of their home agencies but work under the direction of the National Fraud Enforcement Division, the Criminal Division, or within a U.S. Attorney’s Office. The focus is on investigating and prosecuting fraud and other crimes committed by aliens within the United States, as well as drug and human trafficking offenses. The initiative aims to strengthen investigative and prosecutorial capacity, expand intergovernmental coordination, and enhance the ability of jurisdictions to address these crimes in collaboration with federal authorities.
