Pueblo of acoma will use this FY 2024 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions

The Pueblo of Acoma was awarded a $254,413 Project Grant under the FY 2024 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 funding will be used by the tribe to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the Acoma community and reflect their tribal values and traditions. The TVSSA program was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities across the United States. The award will support the Pueblo of Acoma in developing, expanding, and enhancing comprehensive victim service programs over the project period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.

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.