Spokane tribe of 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 Spokane Tribe of Indians was awarded a $257,025 FY 2023 grant under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime. The grant funds will be used by the Tribe to implement comprehensive victim services that meet the needs identified by the Spokane Tribe community and align with their cultural values and traditions. The three-year grant project period runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026. This funding aligns with the Congressional intent to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities through the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program created in 2018.

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.