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

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

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Aug 11, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberO-OVW-2026-172636
AgencyOffice on Violence Against Women
Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)16.025
PostedJun 5, 2026
DeadlineAug 11, 2026
Award ceiling$1,500,000
Award floor$1,000,000
Expected number of awards7
Estimated total program funding$9,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryLaw justice and legal services
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Who should take a closer look

  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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).

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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