Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #O-BJA-2026-172719
Grant for Special Attorneys Program to Combat Criminal Alien, Drug, and Human Trafficking Crimes
Buyer
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
O-BJA-2026-172719
NAICS
922130
This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (Department of Justice) offers grant funding to support prosecuting agencies in combating criminal activity by aliens, including fraud, drug, and human trafficking. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice - Program Details: - OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program under Assistance Listing 16.076 - Supports state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies - Services Requested: - Assignment or hiring of qualified prosecutors as Special Attorneys or Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) - Personnel services to investigate and prosecute fraud, drug, and human trafficking crimes committed by aliens - Unique Requirements: - Prosecutors must serve under the direction of the National Fraud Enforcement Division, Criminal Division, or within United States Attorney’s Offices - Focus on strengthening investigative and prosecutorial capacity and expanding intergovernmental coordination - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for personnel services - Minimum award amount is $3,000,000 - Eligible applicants include city, county, state, tribal, and territorial governments
Description
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire qualified prosecutors 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 enforcement of applicable criminal laws. Prosecutors remain employees of their home agencies but work under federal direction for the duration of their appointment.