Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments

Objective

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

• Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
• Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)

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.

Who Benefits

• Minority group
• Private nonprofit institution/organization
• Native American Organizations
• Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments

Tribal governments and authorized designees of tribal governments.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants

Program Contact

OVW.Info@usdoj.gov
2023076026