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Grant Funding for Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Positions to Prosecute VAWA Crimes

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) supports select federally recognized Tribes in prosecuting Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) crimes in Indian country. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice - Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) - Eligible Tribes: - Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation - Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians - Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation, California - Services Requested: - Funding to hire or retain an attorney cross-designated as both a Tribal prosecutor and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) - Coverage includes salary, fringe benefits, training, travel, and resources for the SAUSA position - Notable Requirements: - Submission of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Attorneys' Office (USAO) partner - SAUSA must be hired within one year of MOU approval - Minimum travel budget allocation required - Funding Details: - Up to three awards of $1,460,000 each - Total available funding: $4,380,000 - 60-month period of performance

Description

The Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Initiative supports Tribes and United States Attorneys' Offices in investigating and prosecuting VAWA crimes in Indian country. Funds are provided to Tribes to collaborate with their USAO partner to hire or retain an attorney cross-designated as both a SAUSA and a Tribal prosecutor. The initiative aims to fill jurisdictional gaps, enhance coordination among Tribal, federal, and state law enforcement, and improve prosecution quality of VAWA crimes. Eligible applicants are limited to specific federally recognized Tribes. The total funding available is $4,380,000 with expected awards of three grants, each up to $1,460,000.

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