Alaska Native Victim Services Fund at the Denali Commission

The Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105–277) is amended— (1) by redesignating section 312 as section 313; and (2) by inserting after section 311 the following: 312. Alaska Native Victim Services Fund (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Advisory Committee The term Advisory Committee means the Alaska Native Victim Services Fund Advisory Committee established under subsection (d)(1). (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means a nonprofit organization serving victims of crime in predominantly Indian communities. (3) Fund The term Fund means the Alaska Native Victim Services Fund established by subsection (b). (b) Alaska Native Victim Services Fund (1) Establishment There is established in the Treasury of the United States the Alaska Native Victim Services Fund, to be administered by the Federal Cochairperson. (2) Source and use of amounts in fund (A) In general The Fund shall consist of— (i) such amounts as are appropriated to the Fund; and (ii) such amounts as are received from any payment made with respect to any loan made from the Fund. (B) Uses The Federal Cochairperson shall use amounts in the Fund to carry out the purposes of this section. (c) Loans and grants (1) In general The Federal Cochairperson shall provide grants and loans from the Fund to eligible entities under such terms and conditions the Federal Cochairperson may prescribe. (2) Purpose A grant or loan under paragraph (1) shall be for the purpose of providing grants to eligible entities to provide victim services for Alaska Native victims of crime, including for physical infrastructure to support victim services, including housing construction and repair and rehabilitation or improvement projects of existing facilities. (3) Requirements In carrying out this section, the Federal Cochairperson shall— (A) ensure that eligible entities who submit applications for assistance under this section are provided reasonable flexibility in proposing and implementing culturally appropriate programs to serve Alaska Native victims of crime; and (B) to the extent practicable, coordinate with other Federal funding sources and Tribal programs to reduce duplication and promote efficiency. (4) Technical assistance The Federal Cochairperson shall provide, or contract with public or private organizations to provide, information, advice, and technical assistance with respect to the construction, rehabilitation, and operation by eligible entities of facilities and housing for Alaska Native victims of crime under this section. (d) Advisory Committee (1) In general The Federal Cochairperson shall establish an Alaska Native Victim Services Fund Advisory Committee. (2) Members The Advisory Committee shall be composed of 9 members, to be appointed by the Federal Cochairperson, including— (A) a representative of an Alaska Native Tribe; (B) a representative of a Tribal organization that provides victim services; (C) a representative of the Alaska Native Women's Resource Center; and (D) an Alaska Native survivor. (3) Meetings The Advisory Committee shall meet not less frequently than annually. (4) Duties The Advisory Committee shall— (A) review criteria to receive a grant or loan from the Fund under subsection (c); (B) assess the effectiveness of this section; (C) identify service gaps in carrying out this section; (D) recommend priorities on which to focus in carrying out this section; (E) advise on accountability measures to ensure that the Fund remains responsive to Alaska Native communities and survivors; and (F) advise on mechanisms for ongoing community input, including annual regional listening sessions and survivor feedback. (5) Consultation In carrying out this section, the Federal Cochairperson shall consult with the Advisory Committee before establishing or modifying funding criteria, developing program guidelines, or making significant policy changes. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2032..