Native village of eyak 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 Eyak, doing business as Ilanka Clinic, received a $251,383 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant, awarded on January 1, 2024, will be used to implement comprehensive victim services that meet the needs identified by the Tribal community and align with its values and traditions. The funding supports a range of services for victims of crime in the Native Village of Eyak's service area, including direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building. The goal is to improve services for victims of crime in the Tribal community in accordance with the Congressional intent behind the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program, which was established in 2018.

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.