Winnebago tribe of nebraska 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 Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska was awarded a $254,413 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027, will be used by the tribe to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal values and traditions. This aligns with the congressional intent of the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. The funding may be used for any purpose directly related to serving victims of crime within the Winnebago tribal 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.