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 Alaska Native Justice Center, Inc. was awarded a $1,152,668 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). The funding will support the implementation of victim services for Alaska Native communities that meet needs identified locally and reflect tribal values and traditions from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026. As administered by the Office for Victims of Crime, the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program provides funding to federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes to develop culturally appropriate victim assistance programs. The Alaska Native Justice Center will use this award to directly serve victims of crime in a manner aligned with the needs and perspectives of the communities it serves.

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. Alaska native justice center INC 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.