OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program
Office on Violence Against Women
Summary
The OVW Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program supports Tribal governments in preparing to exercise or exercising STCJ over non-Indians who commit covered crimes within the Tribe’s jurisdictional boundaries. Covered crimes are assault of Tribal justice personnel; child violence; dating violence; domestic violence; obstruction of justice; sexual violence; sex trafficking; stalking; and violation of a protection order.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants are limited to: Governments of Indian Tribes that have jurisdiction over Indian country or occupy a Village in Alaska (or consortia of such governments). | applicant types: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)