Native village of venetie tribal governmentwill use this FY 2024 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community…

The Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government was awarded a $219,402 Project Grant under the FY 2024 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 grant will be used to implement victim services that meet the needs identified by the Venetie community and reflect their tribal values and traditions. This funding aligns with the Congressional intent to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities through the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program. The one-year project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

Native village of venetie tribal governmentwill 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.