Bishop indian tribal council 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 Bishop Indian Tribal Council was awarded a $315,724 Project Grant under the FY 2024 VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841), administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). This 3-year grant, running from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will enable the tribal government to implement victim services that meet the needs identified by the local community and reflect their cultural values and traditions. The funding supports a range of services for victims of crime in the tribal community, such as victim advocacy, counseling, legal assistance, and other direct support programs tailored to the specific requirements of the Bishop Paiute Tribe.

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.