The OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 10 provides funding to help state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies hire or assign prosecutors and support staff to work on cases involving fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes. These staff will work under federal direction but remain employed by their home agencies.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies that need additional resources to prosecute fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes. It is also open to private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, state governments, and county governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not involved in law enforcement or prosecution
- Entities outside the United States
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete applications
- Requests exceeding the maximum award amount
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Letters of support from partnering agencies
- Documentation of need for additional prosecutorial resources
- Resumes of proposed staff
- Organizational chart
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
- Past performance documentation
Cautions
- Ensure all applications are complete and submitted on time.
- Coordinate with federal authorities as required.
- Maintain employment of staff within their home agencies.
- Adhere to federal and local laws during program execution.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, state governments, county governments, and any other entities that fall under the 'unrestricted' category. This means a wide range of governmental and educational institutions can apply, provided they are involved in law enforcement or prosecution activities.
Overview
This grant is for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies that need additional resources to prosecute fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes. It is also open to private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, state governments, and county governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not involved in law enforcement or prosecution
- Entities outside the United States
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete applications
- Requests exceeding the maximum award amount
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. These staff will remain employees of their home agencies but will work under federal direction.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 28, 2026(13 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Winter 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility requirements
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support from partners
- Ensure SAM registration is current
- Compile resumes of proposed staff
- Submit application by the deadline