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OVW Calendar Year 2025 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program

Office on Violence Against Women

Looking for law & justice funding? Office on Violence Against Women is accepting applications for this award from eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 7, 2026. It provides awards up to $1–$4.4M.

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Deadline
Jul 7, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1–$4.4M
Expected awards
20
Posted
Jun 4, 2026
Opportunity number
O-OVW-2026-172440
CFDA
16.059

Opportunity description

This program reimburses Tribal governments for expenses incurred in exercising “Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction” (STCJ) over non-Indians who commit certain covered crimes (assault of Tribal justice personnel; child, dating, sexual and/or domestic violence; obstruction of justice; sex trafficking; stalking; and protection order violations) in Indian country pursuant to 25 U.S.C. § 1304 (or in Alaska Native Villages pursuant to a DOJ pilot program established by 25 U.S.C. § 1305(d)).

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Eligible applicants are limited to: Federally Recognized Tribes exercising Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction over any covered crime.

Funding

Award floor
$1
Award ceiling
$4.4M

Agency contact

Office on Violence Against Women

For assistance with the requirements of this reimbursement program, email OVW at OVW.TribalJurisdiction@usdoj.gov. Applicants also may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.TribalJurisdiction@usdoj.gov

OVW.TribalJurisdiction@usdoj.gov

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