Crow tribe of indians 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 Crow Tribe of Indians has been awarded a $288,498 Project 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 (OVC). This grant will enable the Crow Tribe to implement victim services that meet community-identified needs and reflect Crow tribal values and traditions. The TVSSA program was created by Congress in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. The Crow Tribe's grant activities will include direct victim assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building for their culturally-appropriate victim service programs. This three-year award, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, supports the Crow Tribe's efforts to strengthen their victim services and enhance their ability to serve crime victims within their community.

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.