The columbia river inter-tribal fish commission 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 Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) was awarded a $272,089 grant 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. The funding will be used by CRITFC to implement victim services projects that meet needs identified by the tribal community and reflect their cultural values and traditions. This aligns with the Congressional intent to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities through the TVSSA program, which was created in 2018. The grant has an award date of January 1, 2024 and a final completion date of December 31, 2026.

The columbia river inter-tribal fish commission 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.