National Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault of American Indian and Alaska Native Women
Active
- Assistance listing
- 16.027
- Agency
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Offices Boards and Divisions
Department of Justice
- Grant awards
- 7 $5,450,394 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- NTCSA
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- 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 awards Cooperative Agreements under the National Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault of American Indian and Alaska Native Women program (CFDA 16.027) to fund training and technical assistance on sexual assault affecting American Indian and Alaska Native populations, with the most recent award of $980,100 obligated on October 1, 2025.
The program has disbursed seven awards totaling $5.5 million since 2016, with recent activity showing modest but consistent funding: one award in 2017, one in 2019, one in 2021, two in 2023, and one in 2025. Award frequency has increased in recent years from biennial to annual distributions. All awards are structured as Cooperative Agreements, exclusively. The Office on Violence Against Women is the sole funding agency, concentrating 100 percent of both award count and federal dollars under this program.
Recent recipients have developed and maintained clearinghouse infrastructure including the Indigenous Sexual Abuse and Assault Clearinghouse (ISAAC) website with learning management system capabilities, conducted clinical preceptorships in sexual assault medical forensic examination training, and expanded multimodal training and technical assistance delivery across tribal and non-tribal service providers. The International Association of Forensic Nurses received $795,500 in October 2023 to continue operating ISAAC and provide clinical supervision for sexual assault nurse examiner training in Alaska. The Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition received $199,000 in the same funding cycle to maintain and expand the broader National Tribal Clearinghouse website, learning management system, and direct training delivery to tribal and non-tribal victim service providers. Earlier awards to the Southwest Center on Law and Policy and other organizations ranged from $500,000 to $1 million.
A Cooperative Agreement invitation (O-OVW-2025-172422) was posted on May 22, 2025 with a July 8, 2025 due date; that deadline has passed. The program notice indicates applicants are notified by end of fiscal year and that award length is specified annually in the NOFO. Applicants must apply through Grants.gov and the Department of Justice JustGrants System. Recipients must maintain records for three years from final expenditure report submission.
Objective and description
- Objective
To provide training and technical assistance on issues relating to sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native women
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
The recipient will provide training and technical assistance on sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native women.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Training and technical assistance under the program is available to tribes, tribal organizations, and others.
- Credentials and documentation
Specific criteria for the program are provided in an annual notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) available at www.justice.gov/OVW.
- Uses of assistance
To provide training and technical assistance on issues relating to sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native women
- 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 are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition | $2,179,100 | 40% |
| 2 | International Association Of Forensic Nurses, Incorporated | $1,795,500 | 33% |
| 3 | Southwest Center For Law & Policy | $1,475,794 | 27% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $980,100 |
| FY2023 | $994,500 |
| FY2021 | $1,000,000 |
| FY2020 | -$24,206 |
| FY2019 | $1,000,000 |
| FY2017 | $500,000 |
| FY2016 | $1,000,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 16.027?
Assistance Listing 16.027 is National Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault of American Indian and Alaska Native Women, a federal grant program run by Offices Boards and Divisions (Department of Justice).
What is the CFDA number for National Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault of American Indian and Alaska Native Women?
Its CFDA number is 16.027: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 16.027 awarded?
7 grant awards under 16.027 have obligated $5,450,394 in federal funds to 3 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 16.027?
The recipients obligated the most under National Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault of American Indian and Alaska Native Women are Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition ($2,179,100), International Association Of Forensic Nurses, Incorporated ($1,795,500) and Southwest Center For Law & Policy ($1,475,794).
How much did 16.027 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 16.027 obligated $980,100 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 16.027?
No opportunity listed under 16.027 is open now. The latest, OVW Fiscal Year 2025 National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault Invitation to Apply, was posted on May 22, 2025.
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