Valdez native tribe will use this FY 2023 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions

The Valdez Native Tribe was awarded a $251,383 Project Grant under the FY 2023 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Program (CFDA 16.841), administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). This multi-year grant, effective from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, will enable the Valdez Native Tribe, a tribally-owned non-profit organization, to implement culturally appropriate victim services that meet the needs and reflect the values of the local tribal community. The grant funding will support a range of direct victim assistance services, outreach, training, and capacity building activities tailored to underserved American Indian and Alaska Native crime victims. Through this TVSSA award, the Valdez Native Tribe aims to enhance its comprehensive victim service programs and further its mission of supporting the native community in Alaska.

This aligns with the congressional intent for the set-aside from the CVF, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. OVC administers the tvssa via a formula. Tvssa funds may be used for any purpose directly related to serving victims of crime.