For programmatic or technical questions:
202.616.0039
OVW.TribalJurisdiction@usdoj.gov

For grants management or budget questions:
888.514.8556
OVW.GFMD@usdoj.gov

This program provides grant support and technical assistance to tribes for planning, developing, and implementing changes in tribal criminal justice systems necessary to exercise Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction (SDVCJ). The program encourages coordinated collaboration of the entire tribal criminal justice system and victim service providers to incorporate systemic change that ensures victim safety and Indian and non-Indian offender accountability.

Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible to apply.

Award amount: $450,000 for new awards and $300,000 for continuation awards
Expected number of awards: 10
Project period: 3 years, with an option for a 2 year non-competitive supplement for a total of 5 years
Estimated total program funding: $4,000,000

Links to the full announcement and online application procedures are available on grants.gov.

While not required, potential applicants are encouraged to email a letter of intent to OVW.Tribaljurisdiction@usdoj.gov by March 28, 2019.

Applicant webinars

General audience
March 13, 2019
2:00 p.m. Eastern

For tribes that have already implemented SDVCJ
March 20, 2019
2:00 p.m. Eastern

Email OVW.Tribaljurisdiction@usdoj.gov or call 202.616.0039 at least one day prior to the session to register.