Iliamna village council 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 Iliamna Village Council was awarded a $251,383 FY 2023 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant will be used by the Iliamna Village Council, a federally recognized tribal government, to implement comprehensive victim services that meet the needs identified by the Iliamna community and align with tribal values and traditions. The grant funding, which spans the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, will support a range of victim services, including advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance tailored to the unique needs of the tribal community. This award aligns with the congressional intent of the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities across the United States.

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.