The Native Village of Selawik was awarded a $219,402 project grant under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, Victims of Crime (OVC). The grant, which begins on January 1, 2025 and runs through January 1, 2026, will fund the implementation of culturally-appropriate victim services that address the needs identified by the Selawik community and reflect their tribal values and traditions. This grant aligns with the congressional intent to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities through the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program, which provides formula-based funding to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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