A Comprehensive Approach to Good Health and Wellness in Indian County – financed solely by Prevention and Public Health
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The program supports initiatives and public health capacity to prevent heart disease, diabetes and associated risk factors in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities through a holistic approach to population health and wellness.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
Eligibility:
Federally recognized American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages and Corporations which meet the definition set forth in 25 U.S.C. Section 1603.
Tribal organizations, as set forth in 25 U.S.C. Section 1603.
Urban Indian Organizations that meet the definition set forth in 25 U.S.C., section 1603.
Tribal college or university as set forth in section 1059c (b) of title 20.
Tribal epidemiology Centers as set forth in 25 U.S.C. Section 1621m
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
- Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This funding opportunity offers support for the implementation of tribal practices and cultural traditions to build resiliency and connections to community and culture to improve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and wellbeing.
Mission Categories
Primary: American Indian or Alaskan Native Education
Other categories:
Food and Nutrition for ChildrenFood and Nutrition for Individual and FamiliesPhysical Fitness
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used for specific activities indicated in the applicable NOFOs posted on www.grants.gov. Examples may include using assistance to apply a combination of community chosen and culturally adapted policies, systems, and environmental changes to increase access to fresh, healthy traditional foods and healthy beverages, such as water, and offer alternatives to less healthy packaged, processed foods high in sodium and fat, and less healthy beverages. Implementing policy, systems, and environmental changes that increase physical activity, health education, and team-based strategies to strengthen community-clinical linkages promoting lifelong health and preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Funds may also be used to provide Technical Assistance, Training, and Resources (including funding for contracts with designated area tribes or villages) to AI/AN tribes and villages within their IHS areas to promote community chosen and culturally adapted policies, systems, and environmental changes.
Required Documentation
Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this Assistance Listing.
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