Hoonah indian association 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 Hoonah Indian Association was awarded a $229,973 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). The grant, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, will be used to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the Huna Tlingit community and reflect tribal values and traditions. This aligns with the Congressional intent for the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside, which was created in 2018 to improve victim services in tribal communities. The grant funding will support a range of victim services, such as victim advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance, tailored to the specific requirements of the Hoonah Indian Association and the Huna Tlingit community.

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.