Venetie Village

Venetie Village Council (VVC) is a federally recognized tribal government located in Venetie, Alaska, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2004. As a tribal government with multiple business types including housing authorities, airport authority, and council of governments, VVC serves the Native American community in rural Alaska. The organization is strategically positioned to receive federal grants that support community development, infrastructure, and critical social services for its tribal members and surrounding regions.

VVC has received numerous federal grant awards across multiple agencies, with a primary focus on housing, victim services, environmental management, and community health. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has provided significant Indian Housing Block Grants totaling over $1.3 million to support affordable housing development and community programs. The Department of Justice has awarded multiple grants through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program, ranging from $219,402 to $354,375, to implement culturally appropriate victim services. The Environmental Protection Agency funded a comprehensive environmental management grant focusing on solid waste management, water quality, and air quality programs. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services has provided block grants for family violence prevention and domestic violence supportive services. The Department of the Treasury also awarded a $167,504 Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund grant to support critical infrastructure and connectivity projects in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These diverse grants demonstrate VVC's comprehensive approach to addressing community needs through targeted federal funding across multiple sectors.