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 San Carlos Apache Tribal Council was awarded a $609,751 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) for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026. The funding will support the Tribal Council's implementation of victim services for their community that meet needs identified as priorities and reflect traditional Tribal values. Specifically, the award will enable culturally and linguistically appropriate victim-centered support services to be developed and delivered. The VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program aims to enhance services for crime victims in American Indian and Alaska Native communities through funding for projects and training/technical assistance.

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. SAN carlos apache tribal council 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.