The OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program is a grant opportunity for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies. It aims to support these agencies in hiring or assigning prosecutors and other staff to work on fraud, drug, and human trafficking cases involving criminal aliens in the U.S. These staff members will work under federal direction but remain employees of their home agencies.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies that want to enhance their capacity to investigate and prosecute crimes involving fraud, drugs, and human trafficking committed by criminal aliens in the U.S. It is also open to private institutions of higher education that can contribute to these efforts.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a government prosecuting agency
- Not a private institution of higher education
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to handle cross-designated roles
- Ineligible use of funds
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a state, local, Tribal, or territorial prosecuting agency
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Staffing plan for cross-designated roles
- Partnership agreements with federal authorities
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Past performance records
- Compliance with federal grant regulations
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with federal authorities
- Strict adherence to cross-designation requirements
- Funds must be used for eligible activities only
- Short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and private institutions of higher education. The program is open to prosecuting agencies at the state, local, Tribal, and territorial levels that can assign or hire qualified prosecutors and support staff to work on cases involving fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes committed by criminal aliens in the U.S.
Overview
This grant is for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies that want to enhance their capacity to investigate and prosecute crimes involving fraud, drugs, and human trafficking committed by criminal aliens in the U.S. It is also open to private institutions of higher education that can contribute to these efforts.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a government prosecuting agency
- Not a private institution of higher education
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to handle cross-designated roles
- Ineligible use of funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to hire or assign prosecutors, criminal investigators, and support staff to work on cases involving fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes committed by criminal aliens. These roles will be cross-designated to work under federal direction while remaining employees of their home agencies.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 8, 2026(7 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a prosecuting agency or private institution of higher education
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Create a staffing plan for cross-designated roles
- Establish partnership agreements with federal authorities
- Compile organizational capacity documentation
- Gather past performance records
- Ensure compliance with federal grant regulations
- Submit application by October 8, 2026