OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Grant Program

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. • The program aims to support Tribal governments in preparing to exercise or exercising STCJ. • 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). • The estimated funding for this program is $9,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,500,000 and an award floor of $1,000,000. • The program expects to make 7 awards.