Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program Deadline: Sep 1, 2026 · up to $500K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 16.024 (USAspending.gov).
- Minnesota Chippewa Tribe - White Earth Band $1,250,000
- Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe $1,250,000
- Ponca Tribe Of Oklahoma $1,250,000
- Quapaw Nation $681,989
- Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma $681,760
- Seneca Nation Of Indians $675,000
- Penobscot Indian Nation $675,000
- Cahuilla Band Of Indians $675,000
- Stronghearts Native Helpline, Inc. $675,000
- United Keetoowah Band Of Cherokee $675,000
Program Objective
To support programs or projects in Indian tribal lands and Alaska native villages that increase intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault; family and household members of such victims; and those collaterally affected by the victimization, except for the perpetrator of such victimization.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
- Native American organizations
Eligible applicants are Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and nonprofit tribal organizations
Beneficiaries
- 20
- 44
- 9
Beneficiaries are tribal organizations and nonprofit tribal organizations, as well as Indian or Alaska native victims of sexual assault
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Applicants must apply through the on-line Grants.gov portal and the Department of Justice's JustGrants System.
Award Procedure
Upon approval by the Office on Violence Against Women, online notification is sent to the applicant agency. The Authorized Representative must accept the award online.
Applicants will be notified by the end of the fiscal year.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are for programs and projects in Indian country and Alaska native villages that provide intervention and related assistance to victims of sexual assault, including: (i) 24-hour hotline services providing crisis intervention services and referral; (ii) accompaniment and advocacy through medical, criminal justice, and social support systems, including medical facilities, police, and court proceedings; (iii) crisis intervention, short-term individual and group support services, direct payments, and comprehensive service coordination and supervision to assist sexual assault victims and family or household members; (iv) information and referral to assist the sexual assault victim and family or household members; (v) community-based, linguistically and culturally specific services and support mechanisms, including outreach activities for underserved communities; and (vi) the development and distribution of materials on issues related to the services described in clauses (i) through (v).
Required Documentation
Non-profit organizations must be an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code. All such applicants are required to submit a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service recognizing their tax-exempt status.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements