Chugachmiut will usethis 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 Chugachmiut Administration Division, a non-profit Alaskan Native Corporation, received a $1,000,000 Project Grant award under the FY 2023 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (CFDA 16.841) program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. This grant will fund Chugachmiut's implementation of victim services for its constituent Alaska Native communities, aligning with the congressional intent to improve services for victims of crime in tribal areas. The funding will support a range of culturally appropriate victim service programs, including direct assistance, outreach, training, and capacity building, to address community-identified needs and reflect tribal values and traditions. As a long-standing federal grant recipient, Chugachmiut has extensive experience managing critical programs and services for its Alaska Native population in areas such as healthcare, education, cultural preservation, and substance abuse prevention.

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.