Native village of kipnuk 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 Native Village of Kipnuk received a $219,402 Project Grant award under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841), administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The award will be used to implement services for victims of crime in the Kipnuk community, aligning with the congressional intent to improve victim services in tribal communities. The funding will support the development, expansion, and enhancement of comprehensive victim service programs that meet the needs identified by the community and reflect tribal values and traditions. The award period spans from January 1, 2025, 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.