At a glance
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The OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program provides funding to help state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies hire or assign prosecutors to work on cases involving fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. These prosecutors will work closely with federal authorities to tackle crimes committed by aliens and other serious offenses.
Who it's for: This grant is for city or township governments, state governments, county governments, and private institutions of higher education that have prosecuting agencies capable of investigating and prosecuting crimes like fraud and trafficking.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a government or eligible educational institution
- Lack of prosecutorial capacity
- Failure to demonstrate need for cross-designated prosecutors
- Inability to meet cost-sharing requirements
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Documentation of prosecutorial capacity
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required
- Must demonstrate ability to coordinate with federal authorities
- Focus on prosecuting crimes committed by aliens and trafficking
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