Injury Prevention Program for American Indians and Alaskan Natives Cooperative Agreements
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To improve the quality of the health of American Indians and Alaskan Natives by developing the capacity of tribes to address their injury problems.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federal
- Public nonprofits
- Federally recognized tribes
- Native American organizations
Federally-recognized tribes, tribal organizations, non-profit organizations serving primarily American Indians and Alaska Natives, and urban Indian organizations may apply.
Beneficiaries
- 1
- 20
- 36
- 9
Individuals who are members of an eligible applicant tribe, band, or group or village and who may be regarded as within the scope of the Indian health and medical service program and who are regarded as an Indian by the community in which he lives as evidenced by such factors as tribal membership, enrollment, residence on tax exempt land, ownership or restricted property, active participation in tribal affairs or other relevant factors in keeping with general Bureau of Indian Affairs practices in the jurisdiction.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Cooperative agreements are awarded on a competitive basis with processing and final approved by Indian Health Service Headquarters.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Grants are approved or disapproved within 90 days of receipt of grant applications by the Indian Health Service, program office.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The assistance is used for three types of injury prevention related projects: (1) Part I Basic: Build or enhance local injury prevention capacity; and (2) Part II Intervention: Implement a proven or promising injury prevention intervention. This assistance is available to federally-recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.
Required Documentation
Certification of American Indian or Alaska descent is required for direct services. Provisions of cooperative agreement require tribal endorsement in the form of Resolution to sanction tribal participation. Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200.
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