Indian Health Service: Healthy Lifestyles in Youth Project
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The purpose of this program is to support the IHS mission to improve the health of AI/AN youth through health promotion and health education programs. The goal of this IHS cooperative agreement is to address healthy lifestyle development and emphasize nutrition and physical activity for AI/AN children and youth 7 through 11 years of age. To do this, the awardee must meet the following objectives:
Collaborate with selected Native American Boys and Girls Club sites, via a grant application process;
Provide health and physical education programs;
Help youth achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles through participation in fitness programs;
Help youth acquire a range of physical skills; and
Help youth develop a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
Federally recognized Indian tribes; tribal organizations; nonprofit inter-tribal organizations; nonprofit urban Indian organizations contracting with the Indian Health Service under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; public or private nonprofit health and education entities; and State and local government health agencies.
Beneficiaries
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
American Indians/Alaska Natives will be the ultimate beneficiaries of the funded projects either directly or indirectly depending upon the nature of the project. For example, those individuals who participate in research studies and receive services will be direct beneficiaries while those impacted by policy changes resulting from analyses of Indian health care issues will be indirect beneficiaries.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
- Appeal: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This program promotes healthy lifestyles for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth using the curriculum “Together Raising Awareness for Indian Life” (TRAIL) among selected Native Boys and Girls Club sites. Under this cooperative agreement, IHS proposes to enter into a collaborative effort/initiative with an entity that has experience working with Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), experience working with and implementing the TRAIL curriculum, and overall expertise and experience in addressing and evaluating healthy lifestyle techniques in AI/AN youth. The IHS issued the original funding opportunity announcement for the HLY cooperative agreement in 2003 and the program has been ongoing since that time.
Mission Categories
Primary: American Indian or Alaskan Native Health
Other categories:
Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Federal assistance is to be used for the following purposes: (1) Research, analysis, and investigation of a broad range of issues affecting the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives; and (2) demonstration projects and studies that provide American Indians/Alaska Natives with impetus and involvement in their health care and that promote improved health care to Indian people.
Restrictions
All IHS Grants Funds are for discretionary grant activities.
Required Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with the applicable OMB Circular: OMB Circular No. A-87 (State, local, and Indian tribal governments); OMB Circular No. A-21 (institutions of higher education); and OMB Circular No. A-122 (nonprofit organizations). Depending upon the nature of the project, letters of support or tribal resolutions may be required.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements