Muckleshoot indian tribe 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 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe will use the $254,413 FY 2024 VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (CFDA 16.841) award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to implement services for victims of crime that meet the needs identified by the tribal community and reflect their values and traditions. This aligns with the congressional intent to improve victim services in tribal communities through the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program. The award will fund a range of victim support programs, such as victim advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance, tailored to the specific requirements of the Muckleshoot community. The project period runs from January 1, 2025 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.