The Native Village of Chitina, a federally recognized tribal government located in Chitina, Alaska, was awarded a $899,999 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Tribal Justice Assistance Program (CFDA 16.596). The funding will be used to implement the Chitina Tribal Officer Program over a five-year period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029. Key activities include hiring a tribal law enforcement officer, purchasing a patrol vehicle, attending mandatory trainings, acquiring necessary equipment and supplies, and providing officer housing. The expected outcomes are reduced crime in the community, including public intoxication, driving under the influence, drug abuse, theft, vandalism, trespassing, fish and game violations, missing and murdered indigenous people cases, human trafficking, and general public safety issues. The primary beneficiaries are the Ahtna Dene people residing in the isolated community of Chitina, which has lacked local police protection for generations.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $900.0k | 9/27/24 |