FY 2021 tribal governments program

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska received a $900,000 project grant award from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women. The grant was awarded under the Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments program (CFDA 16.587) and will support efforts to increase the Tribe's capacity to respond to violent crimes against Native American women and develop victim services for cases involving violence against Native American women through September 2024. Specifically, over the three-year period of performance, the Tribe will use the funding to strengthen law enforcement and prosecution strategies for combating violence and develop victim services like victim advocacy and counseling. The grant is consistent with the stated purpose of the Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments program to enhance safety for Native American women and the capacity of tribal justice systems to respond to violent crimes against them.