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 Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma received a $410,246 Project Grant award 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 award will fund implementation of victim services for the Tribe that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal traditions from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026. As administered by the Office for Victims of Crime, the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program provides support to American Indian/Alaskan Native communities to develop culturally appropriate victim service projects and training. Funds may be used flexibly for any direct victim services and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe plans to take a creative, community-driven approach to serving crime victims through this award.

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. Absentee shawnee tribe of oklahoma 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.