Alatna village 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 Alatna Tribal Council was awarded a $251,383 Project Grant under the FY 2023 VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. The grant funding will enable the Alatna Village to implement comprehensive victim services that meet community-identified needs and reflect tribal values and traditions. Specifically, the award will support the development and delivery of culturally appropriate services for victims of crime within the Alatna tribal community, with the goal of addressing critical service gaps and improving outcomes for crime victims. The three-year project period runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026.

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.