Native village of kiana 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 Kiana received a $251,383 Project Grant 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). This grant will enable the Native Village of Kiana, doing business as the Kiana Traditional Council, to implement victim services that meet the needs identified by the Kiana community and reflect its tribal values and traditions. The funding aligns with the Congressional intent to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities through this set-aside program. The grant has a project period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.

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.