Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 16.024
- Agency
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Offices Boards and Divisions
Department of Justice
- Grant awards
- 103 $50,115,429 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- TSASP
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Block Grant
- Formula Grant
- Treasury account
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- 15-0409-0-1-754
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) awards grants under the Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program (CFDA 16.024) to fund sexual assault victim services in Indian tribal lands and Alaska Native villages, with the most recent award made on January 1, 2026.
The program funds direct intervention and support services for adult, youth, and child sexual assault victims and their families within Indian country and Alaska Native villages. Funded activities include 24/7 crisis hotlines, victim advocacy and accompaniment through medical and legal systems, emergency shelter and housing, counseling and support groups, safety planning, and culturally specific healing services. The Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribe received $540 thousand to expand trauma-informed victim services including crisis intervention, case management, and court accompaniment. The Aleut Community of St. Paul Island received $434,833 to provide crisis response, accompaniment, and group healing services in one of the nation's most remote communities. The Strong Hearted Native Women's Coalition received $540 thousand to enhance survivor safety and access to victim accompaniment, advocacy, transportation, and counseling across tribal communities in California.
Awards are predominantly Project Grants (85 of 103 awards, or 85 percent), with smaller shares of Block Grants (13 awards, 13 percent) and Formula Grants (2 awards, 2 percent). The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women dominates the program, awarding 98 of 103 grants totaling $47.4 million in federal dollars obligated. Three distinct federal funding agencies support the program overall; the remaining two funded only four awards valued at $2.2 million. Over the past six years, award volume has grown from 7 to 17 grants annually in 2024 and 2026. Combined federal dollars obligated across all 103 awards total $50.1 million since the program's inception in 2015.
A current opportunity (O-OVW-2026-172630) is open to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and nonprofit tribal organizations, with applications due September 1, 2026. Renewals are considered on a case-by-case basis. Awards extend three to five years; applicants must apply through Grants.gov and the Department of Justice JustGrants system and accept awards online after OVW approval.
Objective and description
- Objective
To support programs or projects in Indian tribal lands and Alaska native villages that increase intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault; family and househol
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Eligible applicants are Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and nonprofit tribal organizations
- Beneficiary eligibility
Beneficiaries are tribal organizations and nonprofit tribal organizations, as well as Indian or Alaska native victims of sexual assault
- Credentials and documentation
Non-profit organizations must be an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code. All such applicants are required to submit a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service recognizing their tax-exempt status.
- Uses of assistance
Funds are for programs and projects in Indian country and Alaska native villages that provide intervention and related assistance to victims of sexual assault, including: (i) 24-hour hotline services providing crisis intervention services and referral; (ii) accompaniment and advocacy through medical, criminal justice, and social support systems, including medical facilities, police, and court proceedings; (iii) crisis intervention, short-term individual and group support services, direct payments, and comprehensive service coordination and supervision to assist sexual assault victims and family or household members; (iv) information and referral to assist the sexual assault victim and family or household members; (v) community-based, linguistically and culturally specific services and support mechanisms, including outreach activities for underserved communities; and (vi) the development and distribution of materials on issues related to the services described in clauses (i) through (v).
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Information regarding length of awards will be included in an annual notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the program. Funds are released on an as-needed basis to the grantee.
How to apply
- Application procedure
Applicants must apply through the on-line Grants.gov portal and the Department of Justice's JustGrants System.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Criteria for award selection is specified in the program notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
- Award procedure
Upon approval by the Office on Violence Against Women, online notification is sent to the applicant agency. The Authorized Representative must accept the award online.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Applicants will be notified by the end of the fiscal year.
- Renewals
Renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grant opportunities
Show all 11
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 103 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponca Tribe Of Oklahoma | $1,895,000 | 4% |
| 2 | Iowa Tribe Of Oklahoma | $1,608,677 | 3% |
| 3 | Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe | $1,544,702 | 3% |
| 4 | Confederated Tribes Siletz Indians | $1,535,089 | 3% |
| 5 | Sexual Assault Services Of Northwest New Mexico, Inc. | $1,310,000 | 3% |
| 6 | Tonkawa Tribe | $1,305,902 | 3% |
| 7 | Aleut Community Of Saint Paul Island | $1,304,833 | 3% |
| 8 | Tolowa Dee-Ni Nation | $1,284,810 | 3% |
| 9 | Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe | $1,250,000 | 2% |
| 10 | Minnesota Chippewa Tribe - White Earth Band | $1,250,000 | 2% |
10 of 64 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $7,933,557 |
| FY2025 | -$146,874 |
| FY2024 | $10,886,746 |
| FY2023 | $6,450,000 |
| FY2022 | $3,675,000 |
| FY2021 | $3,984,645 |
| FY2020 | $2,662,939 |
| FY2019 | $2,087,803 |
| FY2018 | $3,214,981 |
| FY2017 | $3,468,000 |
| FY2016 | $3,465,000 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 16.024?
Assistance Listing 16.024 is Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program, a federal grant program run by Offices Boards and Divisions (Department of Justice).
What is the CFDA number for Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program?
Its CFDA number is 16.024: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 16.024 awarded?
103 grant awards under 16.024 have obligated $50,115,429 in federal funds to 64 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 16.024?
The recipients obligated the most under Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program are Ponca Tribe Of Oklahoma ($1,895,000), Iowa Tribe Of Oklahoma ($1,608,677) and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe ($1,544,702).
How much did 16.024 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 16.024 obligated -$146,874 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 16.024?
No opportunity listed under 16.024 is open now. The latest, OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program, was posted on June 4, 2026.
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