Strengthening Tribal Advocacy Responses Track (START)

Summary:
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) offers the START grant program to support tribal governments and their designees in addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking within their communities. This program focuses on building capacity and providing resources for tribes with limited experience receiving OVW funding.

Sponsor:

Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice

Eligibility:

• Tribal governments or authorized designees (tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations) with no or limited recent OVW funding experience.
• Must serve American Indian or Alaska Native communities.
• Projects must address the aforementioned forms of violence within tribal communities.
• Priority given to proposals focusing on:
  • Culturally-specific approaches and outreach.
  • Collaboration with other tribal and non-tribal partners.
  • Strengthening tribal justice systems and victim services.
  • Capacity building for tribal staff and advocates.

Benefits:

• Grants range from $500,000 to $1.2 million.
• Funding supports project activities such as:
  • Hiring staff and volunteers.
  • Providing training and technical assistance.
  • Developing and implementing culturally relevant programs.
  • Conducting outreach and awareness campaigns.
• Grantees receive additional training, technical assistance, and support from OVW.

Deadline:

• Application deadline: April 24, 2024.

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