Summary:
The OVW Tribal Governments Program, authorized by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), supports federally recognized tribal governments and their authorized designees in addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking within their communities. Through competitive grants, the program aims to:
- Increase tribal capacity to respond to these violent crimes
- Develop and strengthen victim services
- Promote tribal sovereignty and self-determination in addressing violence against women
Deadline: April 24, 2024 (Full Proposals)
Sponsor:
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice
Eligibility:
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Authorized designees of tribal governments (with tribal approval)
Benefits:
- Grant awards ranging from $400,000 to $1,200,000 per project
- Support for various activities, including:
- Developing and implementing culturally appropriate prevention and intervention programs
- Providing direct services to victims, such as crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and shelter
- Training tribal professionals and community members
- Conducting research and data collection
- Building partnerships and collaborations