Native village of eklutna 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 Eklutna was awarded a $251,383 Project Grant under the FY 2023 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Program (CFDA 16.841) administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The grant will be used to implement culturally-appropriate victim services that address needs identified by the tribal community and align with its values and traditions. This funding supports the Congressional intent of the TVSSA program to improve services for victims of crime in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The grant has a 2-year project period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 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.