OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Initiative - Invitation to Apply

USDOJ-OJP-OVW Posted O-OVW-2026-172660

Description

The Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Initiative (Tribal SAUSA Initiative) supports Tribes and United States Attorneys' Offices (USAOs) in their investigation and prosecution of VAWA crimes in Indian country. Tribes receive funds to work with their USAO partner to hire or retain a mutually agreed upon attorney to be cross-designated as both a SAUSA and a Tribal prosecutor. The goals of the initiative are to fill gaps in jurisdictional coverage; increase communication and coordination among Tribal, federal, and state law enforcement agencies; establish consistent relationships between federal prosecutors and Tribal community(ies); and improve the quality of investigation and prosecution of VAWA crimes.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are limited to: Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation, California
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$1,460,000.00
Award Ceiling
$1,460,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$4,380,000.00
Expected Awards
3
Key Dates
Posted
September 1, 2026
Closes
September 15, 2026
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Office on Violence Against Women
Agency Code
USDOJ-OJP-OVW
Funding Instrument
Other