Program Overview
Tribal SAUSA
The OVW Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant United States Attorney (Tribal SAUSA) Initiative supports tribes and United States Attorney’s Offices (USAOs) in their investigation and prosecution of Indian country domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking cases. The goals of the initiative are to fill gaps in jurisdictional coverage; increase communication and coordination with tribal, federal, and state law enforcement agencies; establish consistent relationships between federal prosecutors and the tribal community (ies); and improve the quality of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking cases through training and best practices.
Semi-Annual Performance Reporting
Twice a year, OVW grantees will use the VAWA IMPACT Tool to prepare their performance data reflecting the prior six months of activity for submission to OVW. Access the Tribal SAUSA Performance Report IMPACT Link here.
Reporting Deadlines
January 30th: deadline for reporting on July–December grant-funded activities.
July 30th: deadline for reporting on January–June grant-funded activities.
Final reports: Grantees will use the same program-specific link to prepare their final performance reports and then submit them to JustGrants.
If you are unsure about reporting deadlines, don’t hesitate to reach out (vawamei@maine.edu) or check your JustGrants account for updated deadlines.
We’re always standing by.
If you have any questions, please email vawamei@maine.edu or call 1-800-922-VAWA (8292).
Accessibility
VAWA MEI and OVW are committed to providing individuals with disabilities access to our electronic and information technology, in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
We want to know how we can make our resources more accessible to you. If you encounter any barriers, please get in touch with us at vawamei@maine.edu to provide feedback and/or request accommodations.
Forms & Instructions
IMPACT Tool Link
Tribal SAUSA Performance Report IMPACT Link
Click here to link to the IMPACT Tribal SAUSA Program Performance Report
Sample Reporting Form
Tribal SAUSA Sample Reporting Form
View this sample reporting form to better understand reporting requirements for OVW grant-funded activities.
Reporting Instructions
Tribal SAUSA Reporting Form Instructions
View program-specific reporting form instructions for more in-depth guidance on how to report grant-funded activities on the performance report.
Trainings
Reporting Tools
Training Video
E-Learning Video: What’s an FTE?
Stumped by FTEs? Spend 4 minutes (actually, less!) watching this video.
FAQs PDF
VAWA IMPACT Tool FAQs for Discretionary Grantees
View the answers to questions about the new VAWA IMPACT Tool.
Training Video
Calculating Staff FTEs Webinar 2025
This video is an introduction to reporting Staff FTEs on your Semi-Annual Performance Report and how to use VAWA MEI's FTE calculator.
Training Video
Introduction to Performance Reporting Webinar 2025
This in-depth look at the new VAWA IMPACT reporting tool and process is for all discretionary grantees.
Training Video
Reporting Victim Services Webinar 2025
This video is an introduction to reporting Victim Services on your Semi-Annual Performance Report.
Reports
View All Program ReportsReports to Congress
Discretionary Grant Programs’ Key Performance Indicators: January 2025-June 2025
Data presented here reflect VAWA-funded activities and accomplishments reported to OVW by a subset of discretionary program grantees from January to June 2025, but do not include STOP or...
Reports to Congress
Preliminary Key Performance Indicators: July 2024-December 2024
These data reflect VAWA-funded activities and accomplishments reported to OVW by a subset of discretionary program grantees from July to December 2024, but do not include STOP or SASP...
Reports to Congress
2024 Biennial Report to Congress
The Violence Against Women Act mandates that the Attorney General submit a report to Congress every two years on the effectiveness of activities carried out with grant funds, including...
FAQs
Staff FAQs
Learn how to calculate and prorate FTEs, and how to report other tricky staffing scenarios, from stipends and overtime to staff with multiple job functions.
News & Updates
December 3, 2025
VAWA MEI Office Hours Begin December 10th
VAWA MEI will host virtual Office Hours every Wednesday from 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET, December 10th, 2025, through February 25th, 2026 (no sessions on Dec. 24th or 31st)....