OVW Fiscal Year 2025 National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault Invitation to Apply
This grant supports a clearinghouse that offers training, resources, and technical assistance on sexual assault issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native women.
Funder: Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
Due Dates: July 8, 2025 (SF-424 in Grants.gov) | July 10, 2025 (Full application in JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: $1,000,000 total for a 24-month project; one award available; no cost-sharing required.
Summary: Supports a national clearinghouse providing training and technical assistance to address sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native women.
Key Information: Only the Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition is eligible to apply.
Description
This opportunity supports the operation of the National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA), a national resource dedicated to addressing sexual assault against American Indian and Alaska Native women. The NTCSA provides culturally relevant training, technical assistance, and resources to service providers, grassroots organizations, and Tribal communities. Activities include maintaining a comprehensive website, developing resource libraries and toolkits, offering training (virtual and in-person), and supporting outreach and engagement initiatives.
The program aims to enhance system responses, improve victim services, and address unique cultural and traditional needs of Tribal victims. Substantial collaboration with key partners, including a nonprofit Tribal victim service provider and the International Association of Forensic Nurses, is required.
