§ Federal grant opportunity · O-OVW-2026-172636
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program
Office on Violence Against Women is accepting applications for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program. The deadline is August 11, 2026 and the published award range is $1M – $1.5M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Office on Violence Against Women
- Application deadline
- August 11, 2026
- Award range
- $1M – $1.5M
- 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).
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Justice
- Opportunity number
- O-OVW-2026-172636
Program 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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Office on Violence Against Women.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 11, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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