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 Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria was awarded a $347,240 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 funding will support the implementation of victim services for crimes that meet needs identified by the tribal community from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027.

The VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program aims to provide AI/AN communities resources to develop culturally appropriate victim service projects and training. Bear River Band will use the award to deliver services that reflect tribal values and traditions, as determined through community engagement. The funding will allow for innovative and linguistic approaches to victim support.

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. Bear river band of rohnerville rancheria 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.