Assistance Listing 16.055
Tribal Special Assistant United States Attorneys
Department of Justice · Offices, Boards and Divisions
Assistance Listing 16.055, “Tribal Special Assistant United States Attorneys,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides project grants and project grants (discretionary) assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 4 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $4.15M in obligations for fiscal year 2023.
Program objective
Tribal SAUSA is an initiative to support cross-designation of tribal prosecutors as Tribal Special Assistant United States Attorneys.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.055
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
Eligible applicants are tribal governments in partnership with United States Attorneys' Offices.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRecently closed under 16.055
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Initiative - Invitation to ApplyOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $1.46M | Sep 15, 2026 | 16.055 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Violence Against Women Tribal Special U.S. Attorney InitiativeOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $1M | Sep 9, 2025 | 16.055 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney InitiativeOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $850K | Aug 13, 2024 | 16.055 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Initiative Invitation to ApplyOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | Up to $830K | Aug 14, 2023 | 16.055 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.055?
16.055 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Tribal Special Assistant United States Attorneys.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 16.055?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 16.055 provide?
The agency reported $4,149,999 in obligations for FY2023 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.