U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments
Key facts
- Open now
- None right now
- Closed for this year
- 2 grants, next round estimated
- Type of help
- Project grant
- Typical award
- Range - $500,000 - $1,000,000
- Deadlines
- Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Closed for this year
This year's round is over. GrantMe estimated the next round from last year's dates.
- OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Invitation to Apply Administrative Funding Adjustment 1 · Next round: about Mar 3 – Mar 5, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program · Next round: about Jun 4 – Sep 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
What it pays for
To increase tribal capacity to respond to violent crimes against Indian women, and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against Indian women.
Who can apply
Indian tribal governments and authorized designees of tribal governments. The term "tribal government" means-- (A) the governing body of an Indian tribe; or (B) a tribe, band, pueblo, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)), that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
How applications are judged
In each year's official notice: OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Invitation to Apply Administrative Funding Adjustment 1
Match
None required (federal program listing).