OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program
Agency: Office on Violence Against Women
Assistance Listings: 16.025 -- Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction Implementation
Last Updated: June 5, 2026
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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).
Grantor contact information
Description
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
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: August 11, 2026
Award
$9,000,000
Program Funding
7
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$1,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OVW-2026-172636
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 5, 2026
Archive date:
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