Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program (16.557)
Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program (Assistance Listing 16.557) is run by the Offices, Boards and Divisions, part of the Department of Justice. It awarded $26.8 million in 77 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $348,190 per award on average. 1 funding opportunity is open or forecast now.
The typical award was $382,188. Half of the 77 awards fell between $341,347 and $414,147, and they ranged from $273,432 to $414,147.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$26.8 million
- Grant awards77
- Typical award$382,188
- Awarded in FY 2025-$161,648
- Size rank1,220 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants (with formula distribution)
Key findings
- It is the 1220th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 103% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 17 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
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.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds may be used for the following statutory program purpose areas: (A) increasing awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against American Indian and Alaska Native women; (B) enhancing the response to violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women at the tribal, Federal, and State levels; (C) 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 (D) 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. Sexual assault coalitions are eligible for additional funds with some additional purposes.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
$342,463-$378,255
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program (16.557) awarded $26.8 million across 77 grant awards, an average of $348,190 per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 97% of the money, tribes 1.4%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 75 | $26.0 million | 97% |
| Other | 1 | $414,147 | 1.5% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 1 | $382,188 | 1.4% |
By state
16 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | $2.8 million |
| Arizona | 8 | $2.8 million |
| Alaska | 8 | $2.6 million |
| California | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Kansas | 4 | $1.5 million |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 4 | $1.5 million |
| South Dakota | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Utah | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Washington | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Maine | 4 | $1.4 million |
| New Mexico | 4 | $1.4 million |
| Michigan | 4 | $1.4 million |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $1.3 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Nebraska | 2 | $796,335 |