Village of kaltag 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 Village of Kaltag was awarded a $219,402 Project Grant under the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant funding will be used by the Village of Kaltag to implement services for victims of crime that meet the needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions. This aligns with the congressional intent for the set-aside from the Crime Victims Fund, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. The grant has an award date of January 1, 2025, and an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2028.

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.