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OVW Calendar Year 2025 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program

Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2026-172440

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Award Range

$1 – $4.4M

Total Program Funding

$4.4M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 24, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Calendar Year 2025 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program. Office on Violence Against Women. 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... $1-$4,400,000 per award; $4,400,000 total program funding; ~20 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants are limited to: Federally Recognized Tribes exercising Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction over any covered crime
•Deadline: 2026-07-14

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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

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

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1
Maximum Award: $4.4M
Total Program Funding: $4.4M
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: other

Key Dates

Posted: June 4, 2026

Application Deadline: July 24, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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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