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…

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) received a $410,246 Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024.

The funding will support NHBP's implementation of victim services for their community that address needs identified through local consultation and align with tribal values and traditions. Specifically, NHBP will deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate victim-centered assistance to those impacted by crime on their reservation in Fulton, Michigan. The VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program aims to strengthen support for American Indian/Alaska Native communities through victim service projects and training.

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. Nottawaseppi huron band of the potawatomi 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.