OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 5

The OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 5 is a grant program that aims to support state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies in assigning or hiring qualified prosecutors to serve as Special Attorneys under the direction of the National Fraud Enforcement Division or the Criminal Division. The program's goal is to strengthen investigative and prosecutorial capacity, expand intergovernmental coordination, and enhance the ability of jurisdictions to investigate and prosecute fraud and other crimes committed by aliens within the United States, as well as investigate and prosecute drug and human trafficking crimes. Some key aspects of the program include: • The program will support the assignment or hiring of qualified prosecutors to serve as Special Attorneys. • The Special Attorneys will investigate and prosecute assigned fraud and other crimes committed by aliens within the United States. • The program will also support the investigation and prosecution of drug and human trafficking crimes. • The National Fraud Enforcement Division, Criminal Division, and United States Attorney’s Offices will coordinate with selected prosecutor offices on a case-by-case basis to address logistics and any unique local circumstances.