Native VLG tnnak tununak nativ 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 Tununak received a $219,402 Project Grant award under the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The funding will be used to implement services for victims of crime that meet the needs identified by the Tununak community and reflect their tribal values and traditions. This aligns with the Congressional intent to improve victim services in tribal communities through the Crime Victims Fund set-aside created in 2018. The grant has an award date of October 1, 2024 and a completion date of September 30, 2027. The award will enable the tribe to provide a range of victim support services, including victim advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance tailored to the specific requirements of the Tununak community.

Native VLG tnnak tununak nativ 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.