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OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 6

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Bureau of Justice Assistance

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program. This program will support state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire qualified prosecutors to serve full-time or part-time (on a case-by-case basis) as Special Attorneys under the direction of the National Fraud Enforcement Division or the Criminal Division, or to serve as Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) within a United States Attorney’s Office. These “cross-designated” prosecutors will remain employees of their home agencies but will investigate and prosecute assigned fraud and other crimes committed by aliens within the United States (hereafter referred to as “criminal aliens”) for the duration of their appointment under this program. Cross-designated prosecutors may also be assigned cases involving drug or human trafficking committed within the United States. 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. This grant program, authorized under Public Law 119-21, Title X, Subtitle A, Part II, Section 100055 (codified at 34 U.S.C. § 61101), is intended 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. The program is also intended to increase the availability of cross-designated prosecutorial personnel who can pursue these matters in coordination with federal authorities and contribute to the effective enforcement of applicable criminal laws.

Up to $3M
2026-08-07
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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
FY 2026-27 Intimate Partner Violence Prevention (FD) Program SupplementalGovernor's Office of Emergency Services$1 - $133KAug 7, 2026
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06 Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthVariesAug 7, 2026
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez ImmersionAdministration for Children and Families - ANA$100K - $900KAug 7, 2026
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 4Rural Business-Cooperative Service VariesAug 7, 2026
Kinship Navigator Programs: Replication and Tribal Adaptation​​Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CBVariesAug 7, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant ProgramDepartment of Homeland Security - FEMA$1M - $10MAug 7, 2026
Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center (U24 - Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthUp to $3.5MAug 7, 2026
Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) ProgramSmall Business Administration$1 - $500KAug 7, 2026
OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 6Bureau of Justice AssistanceUp to $3MAug 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions: Grants for Rural Communities

What is USDA Rural Development?
USDA Rural Development administers over 40 programs providing loans, grants, and loan guarantees for rural housing, businesses, utilities, and community facilities. Key grant programs include Community Facilities, Rural Business Development, and Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants.
How is 'rural' defined for grant eligibility?
Definitions vary by program. USDA generally defines rural as areas with populations under 50,000 outside urbanized areas. Some programs use 20,000 or 10,000 thresholds. The USDA Rural Eligibility Area tool at rd.usda.gov lets you check your address.
Are there broadband grants for rural areas?
Yes. The USDA ReConnect Program provides grants and loans for rural broadband deployment. The FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program from NTIA provide additional billions for rural connectivity.

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