Clarks point village 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

The Clarks Point Village Council was awarded a $219,402 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The funding will be used to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. The VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program provides financial assistance to federally recognized tribes, tribal consortia, and their designated organizations to develop, expand, and enhance comprehensive victim services in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

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.