Wichita and affiliated tribes 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 Wichita & Affiliated Tribes, operating as the Wichita Tribal Office, has been awarded a $409,636 Project Grant under the FY 2023 VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime. The grant funding will be used to implement comprehensive victim services for the Wichita Tribal community that align with community needs and tribal values and traditions. Allowable activities under this formula grant program include direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building to address the unique needs of American Indian and Alaska Native crime victims. The grant award period is from Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025.

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.