Tolowa DEE-NI nation 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 Tolowa Dee-Ni Nation 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's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). This grant will enable the Tolowa Dee-Ni Nation to implement victim services that meet the needs identified by their community and reflect their tribal values and traditions. The set-aside program was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. The Tolowa Dee-Ni Nation, a federally recognized tribe located in Smith River, California, will use the grant funds to provide a comprehensive range of victim support services over the project period 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.