FY 2021 tribal governments program

The Alaska Native Justice Center, Inc. was awarded a $900,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women. The award was made under the Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments program (CFDA 16.587) and will support efforts from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024.

The funding will increase the recipient's capacity to respond to violent crimes against Alaska Native women and strengthen victim services. Specifically, the Alaska Native Justice Center will deliver services that aid victims of domestic and sexual violence in Alaska Native communities located in Anchorage. The Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments program aims to develop and bolster support for victims of violent crimes against Native women, consistent with the goals of this particular award.