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 Angoon Community Association received a $347,240 Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The award will fund victim services that meet needs identified by the Angoon community and reflect tribal traditions from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026.

The VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program provides support to American Indian/Alaska Native communities to develop culturally appropriate victim service projects. Angoon Community Association will implement these services to aid crime victims in their community in a manner consistent with tribal values.

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. Angoon community association 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.