Native village of selawik 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 Selawik was awarded a $257,025 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (CFDA 16.841 - VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program) to implement culturally-appropriate services for victims of crime in the Selawik, Alaska community. The grant funding, which will be provided over a 4-year period beginning January 1, 2024, will enable the Native Village of Selawik to deliver a range of victim services that reflect tribal values and traditions, aligned with the congressionally-mandated purpose of the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside. The program aims to improve access to and quality of services for victims of crime in the local Inupiaq community.

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.