Native village of fort yukon 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 Fort Yukon received a $219,402 Project Grant award 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 victim services for the tribal community that align with their values and traditions, improving support for victims of crime in the area. The award will fund a range of services, including victim advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance, tailored to the specific needs identified by the tribal community. This federal grant program was created in 2018 to enhance victim services in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and the award to the Native Village of Fort Yukon is expected to be completed by December 31, 2026.

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.