PHOENIX, Ariz. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, led by United States Attorney Gary M. Restaino, announced today that over $6.2 million in Department of Justice (DOJ) grants have been awarded to tribal communities and organizations throughout Arizona. The grants aim to prevent and reduce crime, support victims, and enhance responses to domestic violence within tribal communities.
“These grants represent a critical investment in the safety and well-being of Arizona’s tribal communities,” said U.S. Attorney Restaino. “By addressing issues such as domestic violence and supporting victim services, we are helping to build stronger, safer communities.”
The funding was allocated through the DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Notable recipients include the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, which received $1.25 million under the OVW’s Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Initiative, and the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council, which was awarded over $963,000 through the Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants Program.
Tribal Communities and Organizations Receiving DOJ Grants:
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: $1,250,000 for OVW Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Initiative
- San Carlos Apache Tribal Council: $963,000 for Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants Program
- Gila River Indian Community: $873,094 for Adult Treatment Court Program
- Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation: $610,000 for OVW Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program
- Southwest Indigenous Women’s Coalition: $414,147 for OVW Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions
- Hopi-Tewa Women’s Coalition to End Abuse: $414,147 for OVW Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions
- San Carlos Apache Tribal Council: $315,724 for OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program
- Hopi Tribe: $315,724 for OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program
- Gila River Indian Community: $282,632 for OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: $282,632 for OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program
- White Mountain Apache Tribe: $250,000 for SMART Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program
- Yavapai Apache Nation: $229,973 for OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe: $66,071 for OVW Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: $18,554 for OVW Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program
The U.S. Attorney’s Office will host its annual Tribal Listening Conference in November, providing an opportunity for law enforcement and tribal leaders to discuss ongoing challenges and rededicate efforts to combat crime and violence in their communities.
More information about these grants and other OJP awards can be found on the OJP Grant Awards Page. For further details on the Office of Violence Against Women and the recent grants, visit www.justice.gov/ovw.
