Indian Health Service: Healthy Lifestyles in Youth Project

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.

Who Can Apply

• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native 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.

Who Benefits

• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native 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.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

DGM@ihs.gov
3014435204