Tribal Special Assistant United States Attorneys
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
Tribal SAUSA is an initiative to support cross-designation of tribal prosecutors as Tribal Special Assistant United
States Attorneys.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
Eligible applicants are tribal governments in partnership with United States Attorneys' Offices.
How to Apply
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
Description
This program will support tribes and USAOs in
their investigation and prosecution of Indian country cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Tribes will receive
funds to work with their USAO partner to hire or retain a mutually agreed upon attorney to be cross-deputized as both a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) and a tribal prosecutor.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used to support cross-designation of tribal prosecutors as Tribal Special Assistant United
States Attorneys.
Required Documentation
Specific criteria for the program are provided in an annual notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) available at www.justice.gov/ovw.
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