Sitka tribe of alaska 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

The Sitka Tribe of Alaska was awarded a $254,413 Project Grant under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The grant will be used from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027 to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the Sitka tribal community and reflect their values and traditions. This aligns with the congressional intent to improve victim services in tribal communities through the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program, which provides formula-based funding to federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations. The grant will support a range of victim services such as victim advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance tailored to the specific requirements of the Sitka tribal 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.