Muscogee (CREEK) 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 Muscogee (Creek) Nation has been awarded a $946,466 federal 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 of Justice Programs Victims of Crime. The grant funds will be used to implement comprehensive victim services that meet needs identified by the tribal community and reflect Muscogee (Creek) Nation's cultural values and traditions. Allowable activities under the grant include direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building to address the unique needs of victims of crime in the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's tribal communities across eastern Oklahoma.

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.