Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program

Objective

To increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against American Indian and Alaska Native women; enhancing the response to violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women at the tribal, Federal, and State levels; identifying and providing technical assistance to coalition membership and tribal communities to enhance access to essential services to American Indian women victimized by domestic and sexual violence; and assisting tribes in developing and promoting state, local, and tribal legislation and policies that enhance best practices for responding to violent crimes against Indian women.

Who Can Apply

• Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)

Tribal coalitions that meet the criteria of a tribal coalition under 24 U.S.C. 13925(a), provide services to Indian tribes, and are recognized by the Office on Violence Against Women.

Who Benefits

• Native American Organizations

Tribal sexual assault and domestic violence coalitions.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants

Program Contact

OVW.Info@usdoj.gov
2023076026