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Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program

Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program Performance Measures Webinar

March 2024
This OVC webinar provides guidance for reporting on the required performance measures for Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program grantees. Members of OVC’s performance management team provide an overview of performance reporting requirements, processes for accessing the Performance Measurement Tool system, entering quarterly performance measures, generating the semiannual PDF report, completing semiannual MMIP measures and submitting semiannual performance reports in JustGrants, along with additional resources.

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 Orientation for FY 2023 TVSSA Grantees Undertaking Construction or Renovation Projects

January 2024

This webinar provides an overview of construction and renovation projects under the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program (TVSSA). TVSSA grantees will learn about the five construction-related special conditions and what they must do to ensure compliance with them. Additionally, representatives from The Clark Group, the Environmental Compliance/NEPA Contractor, and Blue Trident, the Construction Project Management Training and Technical Assistance Provider, provide an overview of the services they provide to TVSSA grantees. View the presentation.

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.

Tribal Communities

Highlights of OVC support to help Tribes provide culturally appropriate services for victims during FYs 2021-2022.

OVC FY 2023 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
Tribal applicants whose OVC FY 2023 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 2023 TVSSA Formula Program solicitation for instructions on how to submit their application.

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.