Grant opportunity
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program
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.
- Funder
- Office on Violence Against Women / Department of Justice
- Closes 2026-08-11
- Closes 2026-08-11: Aug 11, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 1,500,000
- Applicant
- Organizations and institutions
- Discipline
- Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
Call summary
Overview
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).
What it supports
- Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
- United States
- Opportunity number: O-OVW-2026-172636.
Funding and duration
- up to USD 1,500,000
Closes 2026-08-11
Closes 2026-08-11: Aug 11, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for the application package, attachments, forms and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-08-11 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Call details
Source-based overview
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 are limited to: Governments of Indian Tribes that have jurisdiction over Indian country or occupy a Village in Alaska (or consortia of such governments). Opportunity number: O-OVW-2026-172636. Closing date: 2026-08-11. Funding: up to USD 1,500,000.
Eligibility
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).
Funding and benefits
up to USD 1,500,000
Themes and supported activities
Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
United States
Opportunity number: O-OVW-2026-172636.
Deadline and timeline
Closes 2026-08-11: Closes 2026-08-11: Aug 11, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for the application package, attachments, forms and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-08-11 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.