OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program
ID: 358282Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office on Violence Against Women (USDOJ-OJP-OVW)

Award Range

$1M - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358282

Additional Information

https://justice.gov/ovw/media/1384916/dl?inline
Timeline
    Description

    The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is offering the Fiscal Year 2025 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program to support federally recognized Native American Tribal Governments in exercising jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit specific crimes within their boundaries. This grant program aims to empower Tribal governments to address "covered crimes," which include various forms of violence such as domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking, thereby enhancing the safety and justice within Tribal communities. With an estimated total program funding of $8 million, the OVW anticipates awarding six grants, with individual awards ranging from $1 million to $1.5 million. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 29, 2025, and can reach out to OVW at OVW.TribalJurisdiction@usdoj.gov for further assistance.

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