Native village of koyuk IRA council 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…

The Native Village of Koyuk IRA Council was awarded a $219,402 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant will be used to implement culturally appropriate victim services that meet the needs identified by the Koyuk community and reflect their tribal values and traditions. 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. The grant will have a project period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

Native village of koyuk IRA council 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 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.