Tribal Special Assistant United States Attorneys
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Initiative – Invitation to Apply Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 · up to $1.5M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 16.055 (USAspending.gov).
- Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma $1,500,000
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community $1,250,000
- Confederated Tribes Of Warm Springs Reservation Of Oregon $1,250,000
- Kalispel Indian Community Of The Kalispel Reservation $1,250,000
- Winnebago Tribe Of Nebraska $1,000,000
- Colorado River Indian Tribes $830,000
- Blackfeet Tribe Of The Blackfeet Indian Reservation $830,000
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe $830,000
- Chickasaw Nation $830,000
- Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians $829,999
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