OVW Calendar Year 2025 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program
Office on Violence Against Women
Summary
This program reimburses Tribal governments for expenses incurred in exercising “Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction” (STCJ) over non-Indians who commit certain covered crimes (assault of Tribal justice personnel; child, dating, sexual and/or domestic violence; obstruction of justice; sex trafficking; stalking; and protection order violations) in Indian country pursuant to 25 U.S.C. § 1304 (or in Alaska Native Villages pursuant to a DOJ pilot program established by 25 U.S.C. § 1305(d)).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are limited to: Federally Recognized Tribes exercising Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction over any covered crime. | applicant types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)