Kickapoo traditional tribe of texas will 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…

The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas received a $257,025 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime to implement services for victims of crime in the tribal community. This award is funded under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841), which supports the development and enhancement of culturally appropriate victim service programs. The grant will be used to provide a range of victim services, including advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance, that are tailored to the unique needs and traditions of the Kickapoo tribal community. The project period for this award is from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.

Kickapoo traditional tribe of texas will 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. 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.