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 21, 2026 (Grants.gov) | September 23, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 per award; no minimum; project period and total number of awards not specified.
Summary: Supports state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire prosecutors for cross-designated roles investigating and prosecuting fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes.
Description
This program provides funding for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire qualified prosecutors as Special Attorneys under the direction of 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 remain employees of their home agencies but are tasked with investigating and prosecuting fraud and other crimes committed by non-citizens within the United States, as well as cases involving drug or human trafficking. The initiative aims to strengthen investigative and prosecutorial capacity, expand intergovernmental coordination, and enhance jurisdictions' ability to address these crimes in collaboration with federal authorities.
