Lakota Youth Development

$162,283 in 2015

• Term: 19 Months

To support the Social Empowerment through Economic Development Strategies Project (SEEDS Project) that develops social enterprises for youth

$270,000 in 2008

• Term: 36 Months

340 healthier Lakota youth through Lakota/Dakota Coming of Age Ceremonies, Cultural Camps, and Youth Societies. Of these, 75% will learn and practice Lakota systems and ways, and will reduce suicidal ideations, hopelessness, anger, drug and alcohol use

$160,000 in 2006

• Term: 23 Months

To provide a culturally based alcohol, drug, and violence prevention youth program on the Rosebud, Pine Ridge, and Yankton reservations

$135,000 in 1996

• Term: 46 Months

To develop a comprehensive mental health and legal code for Native American tribes