The Local Border Support Fund, appropriated through Laws 2026, Chapter 126 and Senate Bill (SB)1847, shall be awarded in a competitive manner to multiple grantees. These funds are non-lapsing. Local Border Support line-item monies shall be used for grants to cities, towns and counties for costs associated with prosecuting and detaining individuals who are charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other border-related crimes. 

Current available funding: $13,232,900

Applications will be accepted through end of day on September 18, 2026. Please utilize the linked Notice of Funding Opportunity above for FAQs, specifics, and information. 

Applications must be submitted using this web form: https://www.azdps.gov/form/grant-application-form

For Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, the Anti-Human Trafficking Program did not receive any new appropriated funding. Accordingly, grant awards under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be made only from the limited funds currently available. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.

A.R.S. § 41-1736 establishes the Anti-Human Trafficking Fund/ The fund consists of monies appropriated by the Legislature and assessments collected under A.R.S. § 12-116.13. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated. AZDPS Administers the fund and distributes monies to programs that reduce human trafficking in this State.

To be eligible for grant monies, an anti-human trafficking program shall do one of the following:
●Work to reduce human trafficking by providing assistance and analytical services to law enforcement agencies.
●Provide services to victims of human trafficking.
●Provide training to law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial agencies and the public on preventing and identifying human trafficking.

Current available funding: $783,423.92
Per agency cap: $75,000; requests exceeding the cap will not be considered.
Period of performance has changed to the calendar year (January 1, 2027, - December 31, 2027).

Applications are being accepted through October 9, 2026 and must be submitted using this web form: 
https://www.azdps.gov/form/grant-application-form