The Youth Empowerment Program is designed to address unhealthy behaviors in at-risk minority youth (see definition of ?minority populations?) youth, and provide them opportunities to learn more positive life styles and enhance their capacity to make healthier life choices.
The YEP is intended
to test innovative approaches to promoting healthy behaviors in youth at-risk for poor health/life outcomes.
These demonstration grants require a multi-partner approach involving institutions of higher education, primary and secondary schools, community organizations and institutions, and the community at-large.
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:FY09 Youth Empowerment Program (YEP)
Additional Information of Eligibility:To qualify for funding, an applicant must be: (1) An Institution of Higher Education/Learning or Community College with a documented history of working in minority communities; or (2) a Tribal College.
This is a limited competition.
To qualify for funding, an applicant must be an Institution of Higher Education/Learning or a community college, as described above.
The organization submitting the application will: ● Serve as the lead agency for the project, responsible for its implementation and management; and ● Serve as the fiscal agent for the Federal grant awarded.
Full Opportunity Web Address:https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=10539Contact: Grants.gov Contact CenterPhone Number: 1-800-518-4726Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Timesupport@grants.gov
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Agency Email: support@grants.gov
Date Posted: 2009-08-03
Application Due Date: 2009-09-03
Archive Date: 2009-10-03