Peoria tribe of indians of oklahoma 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…

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been awarded a $358,830 Project 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. This 4-year grant, which begins on January 1, 2024, will allow the Tribe to implement comprehensive victim services that meet the needs identified by the tribal community and reflect its values and traditions. The funding will support a range of victim assistance activities, including direct services, outreach, training, and capacity building. This grant aligns with the congressional intent to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities through the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside, which was created in 2018.

Peoria tribe of indians of oklahoma 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.