The purpose of this grant program is to provide culturally responsive services to crime victims and survivors from communities that have been historically underserved; marginalized; adversely affected…

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (CFDA 16.582 - Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants) provides $200,000 to Covenant House Alaska to deliver culturally responsive services to homeless youth who have experienced violence in the Anchorage, Alaska area. The funding will support Covenant House Alaska in providing a range of services, including emergency shelter, food, clothing, transportation, transitional housing, medical and behavioral health care, safety planning, recreational activities, and vocational training. The award specifically aims to serve American Indian/Alaska Native, LGBTQ+, and youth struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues who have been historically underserved and disproportionately impacted by crime and victimization. The performance period for this grant is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

The purpose of this grant program is to provide culturally responsive services to crime victims and survivors from communities that have been historically underserved; marginalized; adversely affected by inequality; and disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and victimization. With this funding, covenant house alaska will provide services to homeless youth who have experienced violence, including those who are american indian/alaska native, lgbtq+, or struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues in the anchorage, alaska area. Anchorages central location and availability of transportation options make IT a hub for individuals seeking services. Services to be provided will include emergency shelter, food, clothing, first aid, transportation, bus and CAB fare, housing including transitional living, medical clinicservices, behavioral health care, safety planning, recreational activities, and vocational training and partnerships.