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 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin will use this $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) to implement victim services that meet community-identified needs and reflect tribal values and traditions. Funds may support any direct victim services and the Office for Victims of Crime encourages innovative, culturally relevant approaches. This FY 2022 award will allow services through September 30, 2028 in Keshena, Wisconsin. The VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program aims to develop victim services in American Indian/Alaska Native communities through both project funding 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. Menominee indian tribe of wisconsin 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.