Indian Health Service September 9, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces the award of a cooperative agreement that will be funded on a competitive continuing basis to the National Native American Emergency Medical Services Association (NNAEMSA) for a demonstration project to improve emergency medical services for Native American people by improving communications between the IHS and the Native American Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers; by improving communications and information among other federal agencies, professional organizations and Native American EMS providers; and by supporting an Annual Educational Conference. Project Period: The cooperative agreement is for a five-year project period effective on or about September 15, 2005 to September 14, 2010. Amount of Award(s): Total funding for the project is $450,000. Funding in the amount of $90,000.00 is available in FY 2005. Continuation awards within an approved project period will be made on the basis of satisfactory progress as evidenced by required reports and the availability of funds.