Kickapoo tribe in kansas 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 Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas received a $257,025 Project Grant award under the FY 2023 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Program (CFDA 16.841) administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The grant will fund the implementation of comprehensive victim services for the tribal community, aligning with the congressional intent to improve assistance for crime victims in Native American communities. The funding will enable the Kickapoo Tribe to deliver a range of services that meet the needs identified by the community and reflect their cultural values and traditions. This multi-year grant, with an award date of January 1, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026, supports the tribe's efforts to provide direct victim assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building for their victim service programs.

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.