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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program

Office on Violence Against Women

Office on Violence Against Women is funding law & justice projects through this opportunity, which is open to eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 11, 2026. It provides awards up to $1M–$1.5M.

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Deadline
Aug 11, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1M–$1.5M
Expected awards
7
Posted
Jun 5, 2026
Opportunity number
O-OVW-2026-172636
CFDA
16.025

Opportunity description

The OVW Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program supports Tribal governments in preparing to exercise or exercising STCJ over non-Indians who commit covered crimes within the Tribe’s jurisdictional boundaries. Covered crimes are assault of Tribal justice personnel; child violence; dating violence; domestic violence; obstruction of justice; sexual violence; sex trafficking; stalking; and violation of a protection order.

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: Governments of Indian Tribes that have jurisdiction over Indian country or occupy a Village in Alaska (or consortia of such governments).

Funding

Award floor
$1M
Award ceiling
$1.5M

Agency contact

Office on Violence Against Women

For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.TribalJurisdiction@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.TribalJurisdiction@usdoj.gov

OVW.TribalJurisdiction@usdoj.gov

Submitting your application

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