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Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program

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.

OVC FY 2022 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program

Closing Date
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Tribal applicants whose OVC FY 2022 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Formula Program population certification was accepted have been notified via an email to the applicant primary points of contact and authorized representatives. Applicants should refer to the OVC FY 2022 TVSSA Formula Program solicitation for instructions on how to submit their application.

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.

OVC FY 2021 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program

Closing Date

Tribal applicants whose OVC FY 2021 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Formula Program population certification was accepted have been notified via an email to the applicant primary points of contact and authorized representatives.

Applicants should refer to the OVC FY 2021 TVSSA Formula Program solicitation for instructions on how to submit their application.