OVW Calendar Year 2025 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program
Agency: Office on Violence Against Women
Assistance Listings: 16.059 -- Tribal Special Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement
Last Updated: June 4, 2026
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)).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Eligible applicants are limited to: Federally Recognized Tribes exercising Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction over any covered crime.
Grantor contact information
Description
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
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: July 7, 2026
Award
$4,400,000
Program Funding
20
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$4,400,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OVW-2026-172440
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Other
Opportunity Category:
Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Reimbursement program
Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 4, 2026
Archive date:
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