This applicant will provide funds from the crime victims fund to enhance crime victim services in the state

This Formula Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime provides $3.5 million to the Alaska Department of Public Safety Council On Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault from FY 2022 through FY 2025. The funding supports the Crime Victim Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 16.575), which provides annual grants from the Crime Victims Fund to states and territories for direct services to crime victims through eligible programs.

Under this award, sub-awards will be issued to 15 organizations across Alaska to support victim services programs focused on mental health assistance, child advocacy centers, legal advocacy, and other services for crime victims. Major sub-awardees include Alaska Family Services, Copper River Basin Child Advocacy Center, The Leeshore Center, and Alaska Network On Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault. The funding will enhance access to services and support for crime victims throughout Alaska through FY2025.

Victims of crime act (voca) assistance funds typically are typically competitively awarded by the state to local community-based organizations that provide direct services to crime victims. NC/NCF