Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program
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This grant is for Indian Tribal governments to strengthen their criminal justice response to violence crimes.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribal governments, authorized designees acting on behalf of Tribal governments, and Tribal consortia. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in their communities.
The program is limited to Tribal nations and consortia. Activities must directly serve Tribal communities or enhance Tribal government capacity to respond to violence against women.
This grant is for Indian Tribal governments to strengthen their criminal justice response to violence crimes.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribal governments, authorized designees acting on behalf of Tribal governments, and Tribal consortia. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in their communities.
The program is limited to Tribal nations and consortia. Activities must directly serve Tribal communities or enhance Tribal government capacity to respond to violence against women.
Program description
The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program assists Tribal governments (or their authorized designees) in strengthening the criminal justice response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in Tribal communities.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for Indian Tribal governments to strengthen their criminal justice response to violence crimes.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribal governments, authorized designees acting on behalf of Tribal governments, and Tribal consortia. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in their communities.
The program is limited to Tribal nations and consortia. Activities must directly serve Tribal communities or enhance Tribal government capacity to respond to violence against women.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Tribal Government Certification or Designee Authorization
- Organizational Financial Management Documentation
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Office on Violence Against Women
- 📧 OVW.TribalGovernment@usdoj.gov
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Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 16.587 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.587). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2022 | $28,042,963 | |
| 2023 | $39,958,557 | |
| 2024 est. | $52,742,438 | |
| 2025 est. | $52,742,438 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, their authorized designees, and Tribal consortia are eligible. Tribal organizations and nonprofits typically cannot apply directly.
What activities does this grant fund?
Funding supports efforts to strengthen criminal justice responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in Tribal communities.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing or matching funds are required for this grant.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is September 1, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling acceptance.
What is the typical award range?
Awards typically range from $300,000 to $900,000 per grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Target your proposal to address specific violence reduction challenges in your Tribal community. Show data about existing gaps.
- Emphasize criminal justice coordination: partnerships with law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and victim services strengthen competitiveness.
- Detail how your Tribal government will use the funds to build capacity or implement evidence-based practices. Generic plans score lower.
- Demonstrate strong organizational readiness and past performance if applicable. Include qualified staff and realistic timelines.
- Connect your project to OVW priorities: trauma-informed approaches, culturally appropriate services, and victim-centered solutions resonate with reviewers.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak partnerships. Vague descriptions of how funds address criminal justice response in your Tribal context. Inflated project scope without corresponding budget detail.
Failing to address Tribal sovereignty issues or cultural considerations in program design. Underestimating capacity and staffing needs for proposed activities.
Submitting generic domestic violence plans rather than Tribal-specific strategies.
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