This grant helps Tribal communities and U.S. Attorneys' Offices work together to prosecute crimes against women in Indian country. It provides funds to hire or keep an attorney who will serve both as a Tribal prosecutor and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. The aim is to improve legal processes and cooperation between Tribal and federal law enforcement.
Who it's for: This grant is for Tribes and United States Attorneys' Offices that want to collaborate on prosecuting crimes against women in Indian country. It is also open to private institutions of higher education that can support this initiative.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Tribe or U.S. Attorney's Office
- Not having a partnership with a USAO
- Not focusing on VAWA crimes in Indian country
- Late application submission
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Proof of partnership with a USAO
- Plan for hiring or retaining an attorney
- Budget proposal
- Description of how the funds will improve prosecution of VAWA crimes
- Organizational documents
- Past performance documentation if applicable
- Letters of support from Tribal and federal partners
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Ensure partnership with a USAO is clearly established
- Funds are specifically for attorney roles in prosecuting VAWA crimes
- Strict deadline for application submission
- Detailed budget and plan required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include Tribes and United States Attorneys' Offices that are interested in improving the prosecution of crimes against women in Indian country. Private institutions of higher education are also eligible to apply if they can support the goals of the initiative.
Overview
This grant is for Tribes and United States Attorneys' Offices that want to collaborate on prosecuting crimes against women in Indian country. It is also open to private institutions of higher education that can support this initiative.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Tribe or U.S. Attorney's Office
- Not having a partnership with a USAO
- Not focusing on VAWA crimes in Indian country
- Late application submission
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to hire or retain an attorney who will work as both a Tribal prosecutor and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. This attorney will help improve the investigation and prosecution of crimes against women in Indian country.
Total Program Funding
$4,380,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 15, 2026(3 days)
Application Checklist
- Establish partnership with a USAO
- Prepare a detailed plan for attorney hiring or retention
- Draft a budget proposal
- Gather organizational documents
- Collect letters of support
- Register with federal grant systems
- Submit application by the deadline