Tuesday, Nov 1 2011 3:13PM
Additionally, some of the grants will go toward restoration and preservation of natural and cultural resources.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Native Americans (ANA) recently announced more than $41 million in grants awarded to Native American organizations and communities.
The grants will be given to support the continuation of multi-year projects to provide
economic development assistance by promoting homeownership, job training, asset building and financial literacy.
These grants will go to 85 tribes and Native American organizations spread throughout 29 states, American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
"Our goal is to support thriving and self-sufficient communities. We will continue to support programs that create jobs and sustain a healthy environment for Native American children, youth and families," said George Sheldon, acting assistant secretary for children and families with the HHS.
Funds will also support the preservation of native languages and cultures by supporting language education, development of curricula, teacher certification, language instruction for all ages, intergenerational mentoring activities involving youth and elders and cultural awareness projects. Additionally, some of the grants will go toward restoration and preservation of natural and cultural resources.
For further reference, check out this source:
The Administration for Native Americans