This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C.
§ 1045 2. The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program (referred to as the Tribal Governments Program) (CFDA # 1 6. 587) was authorized to assist tribal governments and authorized designees of tribal governments to respond to domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in their communities.
For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see:
OVW grant program information:
OVW Grants and Programs webpage Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative:
VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage Examples of successful projects in OVW's most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs:
2018 Biennial Report