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Grant for Prosecutorial Personnel to Combat Fraud, Drug, and Human Trafficking Crimes

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance supports prosecuting agencies in enhancing their capacity to address complex crimes: - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice - Program Overview: - Funding for state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire prosecutors as Special Attorneys or Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) - Focus on prosecuting fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes committed by aliens within the United States - Personnel will serve full time within the National Fraud Enforcement Division, Criminal Division, or U.S. Attorney’s Offices - Funding Details: - Cooperative agreement with a maximum award of $1,000,000 - Cost sharing or matching is required - Eligibility: - Open to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, county governments, and city or township governments - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on cross-designation and coordination with federal authorities - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a grant for personnel services

Description

This program supports state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies in assigning or hiring qualified prosecutors to serve full time as Special Attorneys or Special Assistant United States Attorneys. These prosecutors will investigate and prosecute fraud and other crimes committed by aliens within the United States, as well as drug and human trafficking crimes. The program aims to strengthen investigative and prosecutorial capacity, expand intergovernmental coordination, and enhance the ability of jurisdictions to handle these cases effectively. It also seeks to increase the availability of cross-designated prosecutorial personnel to work in coordination with federal authorities.

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