Assistance Listing 16.587
Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments
Department of Justice · Offices, Boards and Divisions
Assistance Listing 16.587, “Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides project grants and project grants assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 9 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $40M in obligations for fiscal year 2023.
Program objective
To increase tribal capacity to respond to violent crimes against Indian women, and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against Indian women.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.587
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
- Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)
Indian tribal governments and authorized designees of tribal governments. The term "tribal government" means-- (A) the governing body of an Indian tribe; or (B) a tribe, band, pueblo, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)), that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Intended beneficiaries: Minority group, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Native American Organizations and Private nonprofit institution/organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range - $500,000 - $1,000,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.587. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 16.587
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments ProgramOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $300K – $900K | Sep 1, 2026 | 16.587 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Invitation to Apply Administrative Funding Adjustment 1Office on Violence Against Women | Closed | $100K – $700K | Mar 5, 2026 | 16.016, 16.524, 16.587, 16.589, 16.736 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments ProgramOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $400K – $1M | Aug 12, 2025 | 16.587 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments: Strengthening Tribal Advocacy Responses Track (START)Office on Violence Against Women | Closed | $500K – $1.2M | Apr 24, 2024 | 16.587 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments ProgramOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $400K – $1.2M | Apr 24, 2024 | 16.587 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program - SolicitationOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | Amount not specified | Apr 25, 2023 | 16.587 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program SolicitationOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | Up to $1M | May 19, 2022 | 16.587 |
| Closed | Up to $682K | Jan 18, 2022 | 16.024, 16.587 | |
OVW Fiscal Year 2021 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program SolicitationOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $1 – $900K | Apr 20, 2021 | 16.587 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.587?
16.587 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments.” 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 16.587?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 16.587 provide?
The agency reported $39,958,557 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.