OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program: Round 11

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance seek applications for the FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program. The program funds state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire prosecutors to serve as Special Attorneys or Special Assistant United States Attorneys, as well as to hire criminal investigators, analysts, forensic accountants, and support staff. Eligible applicants include onshore USA organizations representing qualifying prosecuting agencies. Applicants must complete and submit the SF-424 in Grants.gov by November 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Full applications must be submitted in JustGrants by November 19, 2026, at 8:59 p.m. ET. Required materials include standard applicant information, a proposal narrative, a web-based budget detail worksheet or budget narrative, statutory authority supporting documents, resumes, proof of active bar admission, and certificates of good standing. Review criteria evaluate project goals and objectives at 20 percent, capabilities and competencies at 30 percent, and the budget at 15 percent of the application score.