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Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program

OVC FY25 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program

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Tribal applicants whose OVC FY25 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Formula Program population certification was accepted will be notified via an email to the applicant primary points of contact and authorized representatives. Funding under this program can be used to support activities such as direct services to victims of crime, traditional healing practices, needs assessment and strategic planning, and more.

Consultation on the FY 2025 Tribal Set-Aside From the Crime Victims Fund | Day 2 | 10/22/2024

November 2024
OVC invited elected or appointed leaders of federally recognized Tribes and their authorized designees to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2025. Participants were invited to share their thoughts, recommendations, and concerns about OVC’s administration of the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside.

Consultation on the FY 2025 Tribal Set-Aside From the Crime Victims Fund | Day 1 | 10/23/2024

November 2024
OVC invited elected or appointed leaders of federally recognized Tribes and their authorized designees to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2025. Participants were invited to share their thoughts, recommendations, and concerns about OVC’s administration of the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside.

Consultation on the FY 2024 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund | Day 2 | January 18, 2024

February 2024
OVC invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2024. Attendees discussed proposed changes regarding the administration of funds, the use of funds, and the application process. This is the recorded webinar of the second day of the 2-day consultation.

OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program: FY 2022 Grantee Orientation Effective Financial Management Webinar

July 2023

The goal of this recorded webinar is to provide OVC FY 2022 OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program (TVSSA) grantees with knowledge about financial management requirements and the support available to help them. View the webinar presentation.

OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program: FY 2022 Grantee Orientation Compliance and Allowables Webinar

July 2023

The goal of this recorded webinar is to provide OVC FY 2022 OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program (TVSSA) grantees with knowledge and resources on the variety of award conditions that must be met in order to successfully manage their award. View the webinar presentation.

OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program: FY 2022 Grantee Orientation Reporting and Monitoring Webinar

July 2023

The goal of this recorded webinar is to provide OVC FY 2022 OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program (TVSSA) grantees with information about their federal reporting and monitoring obligation requirements and support available to grantees to help them comply with federal requirements. View the webinar presentation.

OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program: FY 2022 Grantee Orientation Welcome Webinar

June 2023

The goal of this recorded webinar is to provide OVC FY 2022 OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program (TVSSA) grantees with an overview of OVC and the TVSSA program and the support OVC offers to help grantees meet their goals and to serve their communities. View the webinar presentation.

FY 2023 Tribal Set-Aside Formula Program Consultation

December 2022
OVC invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a November 9, 2022, consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2023. Attendees discussed enhancing the FY 2023 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program application process, improving outcomes for projects that include major renovation and construction; and strengthening services for families of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP).

Funding & Awards

OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation. 

Additionally, OVC is charged by Congress with administering set-aside funds from the Crime Victims Fund for a Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program which provide support to Tribal communities to enhance services for victims of crime.

OVC also administers discretionary grants...

OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program: FY 2021 New Grantee Orientation

June 2022
The goal of this recorded webinar is to equip OVC FY 2021 OVC Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program (TVSSA) grantees with the knowledge and resources that are necessary to successfully manage their grant award. This orientation provides an overview of OVC and the TVSSA program, grant roles and responsibilities, including reporting requirements, award conditions, training and technical assistance, and additional resources.

Consultation on the FY 2022 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund | Day 2 | January 14, 2022

February 2022
OVC invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. Attendees discussed proposed changes to program policy regarding the use of funds and the application process. This is the recorded webinar from the second day of the 2-day consultation.

Consultation on the FY 2022 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund | Day 1 | January 13, 2022

February 2022
OVC invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. Attendees discussed proposed changes to program policy regarding the use of funds and the application process. This is the recorded webinar of the first day of the 2-day consultation.