Choctaw nation of oklahoma 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 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma was awarded a $441,989 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant will be used to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the Choctaw community and reflect tribal values and traditions. This aligns with the Congressional intent for the Crime Victims Fund set-aside, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. The project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 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.