Chickasaw nation 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 Chickasaw Nation was awarded a $825,449 FY 2023 Project Grant under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The grant funding will be used by the Chickasaw Nation to implement comprehensive victim services and programs that meet the needs identified by the tribal community and align with their cultural values and traditions. Key services to be provided include direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building efforts focused on supporting victims of crime within the Chickasaw Nation's tribal communities. The grant award has a project period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028, supporting the Chickasaw Nation's long-standing experience managing federal grants to deliver critical programs and initiatives for its over 73,000 enrolled citizens.

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.