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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Initiative - Invitation to Apply

Office on Violence Against Women

This open federal grant from Office on Violence Against Women supports law & justice-focused work and is available to eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 15, 2026. It provides awards up to $1.5M.

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Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1.5M
Expected awards
3
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Opportunity number
O-OVW-2026-172660
CFDA
16.055

Opportunity description

The Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Initiative (Tribal SAUSA Initiative) supports Tribes and United States Attorneys' Offices (USAOs) in their investigation and prosecution of VAWA crimes in Indian country. Tribes receive funds to work with their USAO partner to hire or retain a mutually agreed upon attorney to be cross-designated as both a SAUSA and a Tribal prosecutor. The goals of the initiative are to fill gaps in jurisdictional coverage; increase communication and coordination among Tribal, federal, and state law enforcement agencies; establish consistent relationships between federal prosecutors and Tribal community(ies); and improve the quality of investigation and prosecution of VAWA crimes.

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: Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation, California

Funding

Award floor
$1.5M
Award ceiling
$1.5M

Agency contact

Office on Violence Against Women

For assistance with the requirements of this invitation to apply, email OVW at OVW.TribalSAUSA@usdoj.gov. Applicants also may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.TribalSAUSA@usdoj.gov

OVW.TribalSAUSA@usdoj.gov

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