The Justice Department announced on July 17 that the Office of Justice Programs and the Office on Violence Against Women have awarded nine grants totaling more than $6.1 million to Tribal governments, nonprofits, and law enforcement agencies in Alaska.
With these recent awards, the department has provided over $97 million in fiscal year 2025 funding to Alaska for law enforcement support, violent crime reduction, victim services, and efforts to improve safety for women across the state.
“Law enforcement, juvenile justice, and victim advocacy programs are essential services, particularly at the state and local community levels,” said Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward. “The Trump Administration recognizes this commonsense truth and has provided strong support tailored to Alaska’s specific needs. These recent grants are part of a broader effort to make America, and Alaska, safe again.”
U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska said, “Alaska faces public safety challenges unlike anywhere else in the country and meeting them requires solutions that are just as unique and focused. In Alaska, federal, state, local and Tribal partners stand shoulder to shoulder to protect our communities. We are pleased to know that these grants will go directly to communities and agencies to improve public safety and provide resources for Alaskans in all corners of our state.”
This month’s awards include more than $3.9 million from the Office on Violence Against Women for services supporting victims of domestic violence—including those with disabilities—training initiatives for keeping victims safe while holding perpetrators accountable, cybercrimes enforcement programs, as well as prevention programs involving men and youth.
Additionally this month, over $2.2 million from the Office of Justice Programs was awarded specifically for statewide drug interdiction efforts through the Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit; specialized de-escalation training for law enforcement; compliance with federal juvenile justice requirements; recidivism reduction targeting Alaska Native juveniles; and overall improvement of juvenile justice systems.