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Indian Health Service Seeks Implementation of Produce Prescription Programs for Tribal Communities

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention, is seeking applications for the Phase 2 Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4): - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention (DDTP) - Eligible Applicants: - Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations - Program Objectives: - Implement or expand produce prescription programs to increase access to nutritious and culturally relevant foods (fruits, vegetables, traditional foods) for American Indian and Alaska Native populations - Integrate clinical services with community-based food access and nutrition education - Address food insecurity and chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, in Tribal communities - Services Requested: - Establish or expand infrastructure for produce prescription programs - Screen and refer eligible participants - Partner with food providers and community organizations - Deliver nutrition education and collect program data - Collaborate with IHS and other stakeholders - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $3,500,000 - Individual awards: $200,000–$250,000 per year - Expected number of awards: 14–18 - Period of Performance: - Five years (five 1-year budget periods), with continuation funding based on progress and availability - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions; Urban Indian organizations must provide proof of nonprofit status - Awardees must submit annual workplans, progress reports, and participate in training and site visits - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as the program focuses on service implementation and community partnerships

Description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking applications for the Phase 2 Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4). This program supports Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations in implementing produce prescription models that increase access to nutritious and community relevant foods and promote whole-person health and well-being. Award recipients will establish or expand programs that connect health care providers with food systems to provide fruits, vegetables, and traditional foods to eligible participants. Programs are expected to integrate clinical services with community-based food access strategies and community appropriate nutrition education that reflect community values and practices. Recipients will develop partnerships with health care providers, community organizations, and food suppliers to implement sustainable produce prescription models, prioritizing populations experiencing food insecurity and chronic conditions influenced by food access and nutrition such as diabetes.

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