A Cultural Approach to Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC)
ID: 349788Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP (HHS-CDC-NCCDPHP)

Award Range

$300K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 29, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

A Cultural Approach to Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC) is a federal grant opportunity offered by the Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP. This cooperative agreement aims to support efforts by American Indian and Alaska Native communities to implement holistic and culturally adapted approaches to improve health outcomes. The grant focuses on three main strategies: community-chosen cultural practices, policy, systems, and environmental changes, and programs that promote wellness and prevent disease. The grant is open to federally recognized American Indian Tribes/Alaska Native Villages, Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), and tribal organizations that support these communities. The estimated total program funding is $103,446,590, with an expected number of 30 awards. The grant has a forecasted status and falls under the category of Health. The application deadline is June 14, 2024, and the estimated award date is August 30, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Bishop at 770-488-5309 or gpk9@cdc.gov.

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