Village Of Kotlik

Village of Kotlik is a federally recognized tribal government located in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska, approximately 450 miles from Anchorage. As a tribal entity registered in SAM.gov since 2005, Kotlik serves a predominantly Alaska Native population of approximately 577 residents, with over 53% under the age of 18. The village functions as a local government that receives federal grant awards to support community development, environmental management, public safety, victim services, and infrastructure improvements through various federal assistance programs.

The Village of Kotlik has received numerous federal grant awards focusing on critical community needs across multiple domains. Key grant programs include the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside, which funds culturally appropriate victim support services; the Department of Justice's Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for implementing domestic violence reduction strategies; and Environmental Protection Agency's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program for addressing environmental concerns. Other significant federal grants cover juvenile justice system improvements, public health preparedness, tribal court infrastructure, and climate adaptation. The village has partnered with organizations like the Emmonak Women's Shelter, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on sub-awards. Recent notable grants include a $181,893 Department of Energy grant for home electrification, a $669,775 Office on Violence Against Women grant to reduce violence against Native women, and a $322,908 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant to strengthen juvenile justice responses to substance abuse issues.