Amata Welcomes $1,272,409 in Grants for Domestic Violence and Justice Programs
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming four grants from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), totaling $1,272,409 for American Samoa.
The grants, from four different programs within OVW, include two grants for the American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence in Pago Pago of $350,000 and $242,217. Two grants are for the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency in Utulei, and those amounts are $618,450 and $61,742.
"Congratulations to the American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence," said Aumua Amata. "This is an important effort that we all can support. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we all can help be aware on behalf of those vulnerable to mistreatment."
"Congratulations to the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency and Director Lesei'au T. Laumoli," continued Congresswoman Amata. "These grants support necessary programs in the Territory that are obtained through this Department's efforts."
"Finally, I appreciate these federal funds and recognition of American Samoa's needs from U.S. Attorney General William Barr, and OVW Acting Director Laura Rogers," concluded Amata.
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