Upper sioux indian community 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 Upper Sioux Indian Community received a $219,402 Project Grant award 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). This funding will be used to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the tribal community and reflect their values and traditions. The award aligns with the congressional intent to improve victim services in tribal communities through this set-aside from the Crime Victims Fund. The grant will support a range of victim services, including victim advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance, tailored to the specific requirements of the Upper Sioux Indian Community. The project period for this federal grant award is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

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.