Winnebago tribe of nebraska 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 Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska received a $272,089 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant funding will be used to implement services for victims of crime that meet the needs identified by the Winnebago community and reflect their tribal values and traditions. This award aligns with the Congressional intent to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) set-aside program, which was created in 2018. Allowable grant activities include direct victim assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building for culturally appropriate victim service programs. The grant has a performance period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028.

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.