OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 8
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 criminal aliens.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: September 14, 2026 (Grants.gov) | September 16, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 per award; no minimum; award duration and total funding not specified.
Summary: Supports state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire prosecutors as Special Attorneys or SAUSAs to investigate and prosecute fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes involving criminal aliens.
Description
This funding opportunity supports state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies in assigning or hiring qualified prosecutors to serve as Special Attorneys under the National Fraud Enforcement Division or Criminal Division, or as Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) within a U.S. Attorney’s Office. These "cross-designated" prosecutors remain employees of their home agencies but are tasked with investigating and prosecuting fraud and other crimes committed by criminal aliens within the United States. Assignments may also include drug or human trafficking cases. The program aims to strengthen investigative and prosecutorial capacity, enhance intergovernmental coordination, and increase the availability of prosecutorial personnel who can collaborate with federal authorities to enforce relevant criminal laws.
