Native village of buckland 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 Buckland was awarded a $219,402 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant will be used to implement comprehensive services for victims of crime in the tribal community of Buckland, Alaska over a two-year period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. The funding will allow the Native Village of Buckland to develop and enhance victim support programs that align with the community's values and traditions, improving access to critical services such as victim advocacy, counseling, legal assistance, and other direct aid. This grant is part of the OVC's broader effort to strengthen victim services in American Indian and Alaska Native communities through the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program.

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.