Shawnee 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 Shawnee Tribe was awarded a $229,973 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) 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 Shawnee Tribe's community and reflect their tribal values and traditions. This aligns with the Congressional intent for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. The grant will fund a range of victim support services, such as advocacy, counseling, and other direct assistance tailored to the Shawnee Tribe's requirements. The grant period is from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 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.