In FY2018 congress created the first set-aside from the CVF, "available to the office for victims of crime for grants, consistent with the requirements of the victims of crime act, to indian tribes to…

The Koyukuk Native Village was awarded a $347,240 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) for the period of January 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. Funds will support the implementation of victim services for the Koyukuk community that meet needs identified by tribal members and reflect traditional cultural values. As administered by the Office for Victims of Crime, the TVSSA program provides formula grants to federally recognized Indian tribes to develop victim services tailored to their unique communities in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. This award will allow Koyukuk Native Village to directly serve victims of crime through innovative programs grounded in local perspectives.

In FY2018 congress created the first set-aside from the CVF, "available to the office for victims of crime for grants, consistent with the requirements of the victims of crime act, to indian tribes to improve services for victims of crime." the program is open only to federally recognized indian tribes, and is administered via a formula. Tvssa funds may be used for any purpose directly related to serving victims of crime, and OVC encourages its tribal partners to be creative and innovative in using the funds to provide culturally-relevant, linguistically-appropriate, victim-centered services. Koyukuk native village is using this FY 2022 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions.