LAC courte oreilles band of lake superior chippewa indians will this FY 2023 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal…

The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin received a $272,089 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (CFDA 16.841) program. The grant will be used to implement comprehensive victim services for the tribe's members and surrounding community that align with their cultural values and traditions. Funded activities may include direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building to address community-identified needs. The multi-year grant period runs from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026. As a federally recognized tribal government, the Lac Courte Oreilles Band is eligible for OVC's set-aside funding, which was established in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities.

LAC courte oreilles band of lake superior chippewa indians 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.