The OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 5 is a grant opportunity designed to help state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies assign or hire prosecutors to work on cases involving fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking committed by criminal aliens in the U.S. These prosecutors will work under federal direction but remain employees of their home agencies. The goal is to strengthen the ability of jurisdictions to handle these cases and improve coordination with federal authorities.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies that want to assign or hire prosecutors to work on specific cases involving fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking committed by criminal aliens. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, state governments, private institutions of higher education, and county governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not from eligible government or educational institutions
- Proposals not focused on prosecuting fraud, drug trafficking, or human trafficking
- Lack of coordination with federal authorities
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to meet the application deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal outlining the use of funds
- Proof of eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Plan for coordination with federal authorities
- Budget plan for prosecutor assignments
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Resumes of proposed prosecutorial personnel
- Documentation of past relevant experience
Cautions
- Ensure coordination with federal authorities is clearly outlined
- Strict adherence to the application deadline is critical
- Proposals must focus on eligible crime types
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, state governments, private institutions of higher education, and county governments. These entities must be able to assign or hire prosecutors to work on cases involving fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking committed by criminal aliens, in coordination with federal authorities.
Overview
This grant is for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies that want to assign or hire prosecutors to work on specific cases involving fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking committed by criminal aliens. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, state governments, private institutions of higher education, and county governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not from eligible government or educational institutions
- Proposals not focused on prosecuting fraud, drug trafficking, or human trafficking
- Lack of coordination with federal authorities
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to meet the application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to assign or hire prosecutors who will work on cases involving fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking committed by criminal aliens. These prosecutors will coordinate with federal authorities and remain employees of their home agencies.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 24, 2026(10 days)
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Develop a detailed proposal focused on eligible crime types
- Outline coordination plans with federal authorities
- Prepare a budget plan for prosecutor assignments
- Gather organizational capacity documents
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compile resumes of proposed prosecutorial personnel
- Submit application by the deadline: July 24, 2026