The OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program provides funding to state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to hire or assign prosecutors as Special Attorneys or Special Assistant United States Attorneys. These prosecutors will focus on investigating and prosecuting crimes committed by criminal aliens, as well as drug and human trafficking cases, in coordination with federal authorities.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies looking to enhance their capacity to investigate and prosecute crimes committed by criminal aliens, as well as drug and human trafficking cases.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a prosecuting agency
- Not a state, local, Tribal, or territorial entity
- Inability to coordinate with federal authorities
- Lack of qualified prosecutors
- Failure to meet application deadline
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Proof of eligibility as a prosecuting agency
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of coordination with federal authorities
- Resumes of proposed prosecutors
- Organizational chart
- Proof of financial stability
Cautions
- Ensure coordination with federal authorities is feasible
- Strict adherence to application deadline
- Funds must be used for specified prosecutorial activities
- Cross-designation must be maintained
- Ensure compliance with Public Law 119-21
Generated from official source details for readability
Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, county governments, state governments, and city or township governments. These entities must be prosecuting agencies capable of assigning or hiring qualified prosecutors to work as Special Attorneys or Special Assistant United States Attorneys.
Overview
This grant is for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies looking to enhance their capacity to investigate and prosecute crimes committed by criminal aliens, as well as drug and human trafficking cases.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a prosecuting agency
- Not a state, local, Tribal, or territorial entity
- Inability to coordinate with federal authorities
- Lack of qualified prosecutors
- Failure to meet application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to hire or assign prosecutors to work on cases involving fraud, crimes committed by criminal aliens, and drug or human trafficking. These prosecutors will work in coordination with federal authorities.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 8, 2026(14 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a prosecuting agency
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compile resumes of proposed prosecutors
- Create an organizational chart
- Submit proof of financial stability
- Ensure coordination with federal authorities
- Submit application by deadline