Gila river 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 Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) was awarded a $282,632 Project Grant by 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 funding will be used by GRIC to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions. This aligns with the congressional intent for the set-aside from the Crime Victims Fund, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. The grant has an award date of October 1, 2024, and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 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.