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…

Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) was awarded a $3.766 million Project Grant 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, 2027.

The funding will support ITCN's implementation of culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate victim services for Native American communities in Nevada that meet needs identified through local consultation. As administered by the Office for Victims of Crime, the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program aims to improve support for American Indian/Alaska Native victims of crime through tribal-led projects and training/technical assistance. ITCN will utilize this award to deliver trauma-informed victim assistance in a manner consistent with tribal values and traditions in its service area.

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. Inter-tribal council of nevada 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.