Native village of kwinhagak 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 Kwinhagak in Quinhagak, Alaska received a $251,383 Project Grant award on January 1, 2024 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant will fund the implementation of comprehensive victim services that meet the needs identified by the Kwinhagak community and align with the tribe's values and traditions. The three-year project period runs through December 31, 2026. The funding supports a range of victim services, including advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance tailored to the unique needs of the tribal community. This aligns with the congressional intent of the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

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.