Injury Prevention Program for American Indians and Alaskan Natives Cooperative Agreements

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.

Who Can Apply

• Federal
• Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
• Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)

Federally-recognized tribes, tribal organizations, non-profit organizations serving primarily American Indians and Alaska Natives, and urban Indian organizations may apply.

Who Benefits

• Federal
• Native American Organizations
• American Indian
• Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments

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.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreements

Program Contact

DGM@ihs.gov
301-443-5204