# DOJ Announces $25M ANGEL Grant Program

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a **$25 million** competitive grant opportunity titled the Assisting Neighborhoods and Governments with Enforcement of Laws (ANGEL) program on September 24, 2026. This program is designed to support local law enforcement agencies in combating violent crime related to criminal illegal aliens and drug/human trafficking through intelligence-led operations. The funding aims to enhance public safety by supporting activities such as apprehension, investigation, prosecution, and detention efforts.

- The grant opportunity is relevant for local law enforcement agencies seeking federal funding to strengthen enforcement against violent crime involving illegal aliens and trafficking.
- Procurement professionals should note the DOJ's focus on intelligence-led crime-fighting initiatives, which may increase demand for related investigative and operational support services.
- This funding signals continued federal prioritization of public safety programs addressing immigration-related crime and drug trafficking, impacting grant and contract opportunities in law enforcement sectors.
- Organizations providing law enforcement technology, training, or investigative services may find new opportunities aligned with the ANGEL program's objectives.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Office of the Attorney General
- Office of the Associate Attorney General

### Key Quotes
> This funding opportunity is a way for local law enforcement to honor victims and counter the dangerous sanctuary policies that have decimated public safety in so many states.
> — Stanley E. Woodward, Jr., Associate Attorney General

### Sources
- [ Office of Public Affairs |  DOJ Announces $25M “Assisting Neighborhoods and Governments with Enforcement of Laws” (ANGEL) Grant Opportunity for Local Law Enforcement in Honor of Americans Killed by Illegal Aliens and Illicit Drugs | United States Department of Justice](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/doj-announces-25m-assisting-neighborhoods-and-governments-enforcement-laws-angel-grant) - DOJ