Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary

The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians received $150,000 in federal funding through the Indian Health Service (IHS) Injury Prevention Program for American Indians and Alaskan Natives Cooperative Agreements (CFDA 93.284) to establish a comprehensive injury prevention initiative. Under this five-year cooperative agreement (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030), the awardee will employ a full-time Injury Prevention Coordinator to implement culturally grounded, evidence-based interventions targeting four primary injury categories: motor vehicle crashes, child passenger safety, pedestrian safety, and elder falls. The program responds to documented community needs, including an average of 121 annual motor vehicle incident calls and demonstrated low seatbelt and child safety seat usage rates within the tribal community.

The deliverables under this award include occupant restraint education and enforcement partnerships with tribal law enforcement; child passenger safety workshops, caregiver education, and car seat distribution; pedestrian safety improvements including enhanced crosswalk visibility and driver awareness campaigns; and elder fall prevention services encompassing home assessments, minor environmental modifications, and balance and mobility training classes. The program's success will be measured through quantifiable increases in seatbelt and child safety seat usage, improved pedestrian safety outcomes, and reduced elder fall incidents among tribal members in Wisconsin.