OpportunityTitle: Produce Prescription Pilot Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: To be eligible for this funding opportunity, an applicant must be one of the following as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603:&#8226; A federally recognized Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14). The term &#8220;Indian Tribe&#8221; means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group, or regional or village corporation, as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.&#8226; A Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26). The term &#8220;Tribal organization&#8221; has the meaning given in section 4 of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(l)):  &#8220;Tribal organization&#8221; means the recognized governing body of any Indian Tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities:  provided that, in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian Tribe, the approval of each such Indian Tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant. Applicants shall submit letters of support and/or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes to be served.&#8226; An Urban Indian organization, as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29). The term &#8220;Urban Indian organization&#8221; means a nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center, governed by an Urban Indian controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private entities for the purpose of performing the activities described in 25 U.S.C. 1653(a). Applicants must provide proof of nonprofit status with the application, e.g., 501(c)(3).
Description: The purpose of this program is to help establish Produce Prescription Programs through collaborations with stakeholders from various health care and food industries in Tribal communities. The Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4) will help increase access to fruits, vegetables, and healthy traditional foods for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people by allowing eligible individuals to receive a fruit and vegetable voucher from a participating health care provider to redeem at a local market. The goal of this pilot is to demonstrate and evaluate the impact of Produce Prescription Programs on AI/AN people and their families, specifically by:1. Reducing food insecurity;2. Improving overall dietary health by increasing fruits, vegetables, and traditional food consumption; and3. Improving health care outcomes.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Division of Grants Management
GrantorContactText: Division of Grants Management &lt;br/&gt;Phone 301-443-5204