Ohogamiut tribal 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 Ohogamiut Tribal Council received 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, awarded on January 1, 2025, will be used by the tribal council to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the Ohogamiut community and reflect their tribal values and traditions. This aligns with the congressional intent of the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. The funding will support a range of victim services, including victim advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance, tailored to the specific requirements of the Ohogamiut 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.