OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program is a Office on Violence Against Women grant providing $1M to $1.5M for tribal government. Applications are due 2026-08-11 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
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).
How to Apply
$1M–$1.5M
2026-08-11
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program from Office on Violence Against Women, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office on Violence Against Women before the deadline.
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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program?
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program is offered by Office on Violence Against Women and is generally open to tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program provide?
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program provides between $1M and $1.5M per award from Office on Violence Against Women. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program deadline?
Applications for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program are due 2026-08-11 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Office on Violence Against Women, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program?
To apply for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office on Violence Against Women.
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