Bishop indian tribal council 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 Bishop Indian Tribal Council, doing business as the Bishop Paiute Tribe, has been awarded a $311,785 Project Grant under the FY 2023 VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. This multi-year grant, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2028, will enable the tribal government to implement victim services that meet the needs identified by the tribal community and reflect its values and traditions. Funded activities may include direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building to address the unique needs of American Indian and Alaska Native victims of crime in the Bishop, California area. The set-aside program was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities nationwide.

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.