In FY2018 congress created the first set-aside from the CVF, "available to the office for victims of crime for grants, consistent with the requirements of the victims of crime act, to indian tribes to…

The Cahuilla Band of Indians was awarded a $1,388,960 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The five-year award will support the implementation of victim services that meet needs identified by the tribal community and reflect tribal values and traditions. As administered by the Office for Victims of Crime, the TVSSA program provides funding to federally recognized Indian tribes to develop culturally and linguistically appropriate victim services. Funds may be used flexibly to directly serve victims of crime in innovative ways. The Cahuilla Band of Indians will utilize this funding from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027 to deliver services that enhance support for victims in the Anza, California area.

In FY2018 congress created the first set-aside from the CVF, "available to the office for victims of crime for grants, consistent with the requirements of the victims of crime act, to indian tribes to improve services for victims of crime." the program is open only to federally recognized indian tribes, and is administered via a formula. Tvssa funds may be used for any purpose directly related to serving victims of crime, and OVC encourages its tribal partners to be creative and innovative in using the funds to provide culturally-relevant, linguistically-appropriate, victim-centered services. Cahuilla band of indians is using this FY 2022 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions.