Maniilaq association will use this FY 2024 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions

This $441,989 Project Grant award, funded by the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841), will enable the Maniilaq Association to implement comprehensive victim services for the Alaska Native community in the Northwest Arctic region. The award will support the development, expansion, and enhancement of victim support programs that align with tribal values and traditions, addressing the identified needs of crime victims in the local community. Specifically, the funding will be used to provide a range of victim services, such as victim advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance, tailored to the unique requirements of the Alaska Native population served by the Maniilaq Association. This aligns with the congressional intent for the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities.

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.