OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program

Closed

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Description

This program will support state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies in assigning or hiring qualified prosecutors to 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 United States Attorney’s Office. These cross-designated prosecutors will investigate and prosecute fraud and other crimes committed by aliens within the United States (hereafter referred to as “criminal aliens”) and will investigate and prosecute crimes involving drug or human trafficking committed within the United States. This program is intended to strengthen investigative and prosecutorial capacity, expand intergovernmental coordination, and enhance the ability of jurisdictions to investigate and prosecute fraud and other crimes committed by aliens within the United States and drug and human trafficking crimes. The program is also intended to increase the availability of cross-designated prosecutorial personnel who can pursue these matters in coordination with federal authorities and contribute to the effective enforcement of applicable criminal laws.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Contact

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov<br/>OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedApr 21, 2026
  • ClosesMay 15, 2026
  • Award floor$0
  • Award ceiling$1,000,000
  • CFDA16.076

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