Huslia 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 Huslia Village, doing business as the Huslia Tribal Council, received a $251,383 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The funding will be used by the federally recognized Alaska Native tribal government to implement comprehensive victim services that meet the needs identified by the Huslia community and reflect their tribal values and traditions. The grant supports a range of victim assistance activities, including direct services, outreach, training, and capacity building, to address the needs of crime victims in the remote village of Huslia, Alaska. The 2-year award period runs from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025.

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.