Native village of port heiden 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 Native Village of Port Heiden received a $251,383 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant, awarded on January 1, 2024, will be used to implement services for victims of crime in the Port Heiden tribal community. Funding will support the development and enhancement of culturally appropriate victim service programs, including direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building aligned with tribal values and traditions. The award aims to improve services for victims of crime in the tribal community and address community-identified needs in areas such as domestic violence intervention, suicide prevention, and substance abuse prevention.

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.