Native Village Of Chitina

The Native Village of Chitina is a federally recognized tribe located in Chitina, Alaska, representing the Ahtna Dene community in a remote and isolated region. As a tribal government with SAM.gov registration active through October 31, 2025, the organization focuses on community development, public safety, environmental stewardship, and social services for its indigenous population. Through federal grant awards, the Native Village of Chitina engages with multiple federal agencies to address critical community needs, leveraging its expertise in areas such as infrastructure, victim services, law enforcement, and environmental management.

The organization has secured significant federal grant awards across diverse programs, including public safety, victim services, housing, and environmental initiatives. The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded multiple grants, such as a $547,157 COPS Tribal Resources Grant for hiring law enforcement officers, a $899,999 Tribal Justice Assistance Program grant to establish a Tribal Officer Program, and a $219,402 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant for victim services. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provided a $2,000,000 Indian Community Development Block Grant to support housing and community development. Additionally, the EPA awarded a grant focusing on environmental management, including waste management, air and water quality assessments, and climate change adaptation. The Native Village of Chitina collaborates with entities like the Chickaloon Native Village and focuses on addressing community-specific challenges such as crime prevention, victim support, infrastructure improvement, and environmental sustainability through these targeted federal grant programs.