Ione band of miwok indians will use this FY 2023 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions

The Ione Band of Miwok Indians received a $251,383 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant will be used to implement victim services for the Ione Band of Miwok Indians community that align with tribal values and traditions. Funded activities may include direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building to address community-identified needs and improve services for victims of crime in the tribal community. This award aligns with the Congressional intent to enhance services for victims in tribal communities through the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside, which provides formula-based funding to federally recognized tribes and tribal designees. The award period runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026.

This aligns with the congressional intent for the set-aside from the CVF, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. OVC administers the tvssa via a formula. Tvssa funds may be used for any purpose directly related to serving victims of crime.