Knik tribe 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 Knik Tribe will use this $288,498 FY 2023 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Program grant award to implement victim services that meet community needs and reflect tribal values and traditions. The TVSSA Program, administered by the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (CFDA 16.841), provides funding to tribal communities to develop and enhance culturally appropriate victim service programs, including direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building. The Knik Tribe, a federally recognized Indian tribe, will deliver a range of services to assist victims of crime in the Palmer, Alaska community through this multi-year project, which runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026.

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.