Youth Leadership Grants: Empowering At-Risk Indigenous Youth
Posted: December 23, 2011
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Summary
This grant supports the development and implementation of a culturally relevant youth leadership conference for at-risk American Indian and Alaska Native youth aged 14-17. The program aims to address critical issues like substance abuse and delinquency while fostering leadership skills.
Eligibility
Full Description
The award recipient will develop and implement the 2012 National Intertribal Youth Summit, a culturally appropriate youth leadership conference for at-risk American Indian and Alaska Native youth ages 14 to 17. The summit will examine critical tribal youth issues, such as teen dating violence, substance abuse, suicide, delinquency, and gang involvement, and will focus on leadership development. This program will be authorized by an act appropriating funds for the Department of Justice.