Native village of koyuk 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 Koyuk IRA Council received a $251,383 Project Grant award on January 1, 2024 from the Department of Justice's Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). This funding will enable the Tribe to implement comprehensive victim services that meet the needs identified by their community and reflect Tribal values and traditions. The grant supports a range of culturally appropriate victim assistance programs, including direct services, outreach, training, and capacity building. The VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program was created by Congress in 2018 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.