Choctaw nation 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

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received a $946,466 Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the FY 2023 VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (CFDA 16.841) program. The grant funding will be used by the Choctaw Nation to implement comprehensive victim services projects that meet needs identified by the tribal community and reflect their values and traditions. Allowable activities under this program include direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building to serve victims of crime in the Choctaw Nation's service area. This award aligns with the congressional intent to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities through the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside, which was established in 2018. The project period for this grant is from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028.

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.