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

Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2026-172636

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Award Range

$1.0M – $1.5M

Total Program Funding

$9.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

August 11, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program. Office on Violence Against Women. 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;... $1,000,000-$1,500,000 per award; $9,000,000 total program funding; ~7 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible Applicants are limited to: Governments of Indian Tribes that have jurisdiction over Indian country or occupy a Village in Alaska (or conso...
•Deadline: 2026-08-11

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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

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).

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1.0M
Maximum Award: $1.5M
Total Program Funding: $9.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 7
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 5, 2026

Application Deadline: August 11, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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

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