The SAC and FOX tribe of the mississippi in iowa 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…

The Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa received a $257,025 federal Project Grant award under the FY 2023 VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. This 3-year award, effective from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026, will support the implementation of culturally appropriate victim services and programming to meet community-identified needs in the tribal community. Funded activities aim to reflect Sac & Fox Tribe's values and traditions in serving victims of crime. The VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program provides formula-based assistance to federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native corporations for the development and enhancement of victim service initiatives tailored to tribal communities.

The SAC and FOX tribe of the mississippi in iowa 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. 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.