Demonstration projects to test school-based health strategies for AI/AN youth
Official title: DP24-138 Demonstration Projects to Research and Evaluate Strategies Aligned with CDC's What Works in Schools Approach
Funded at Icf Macro, INC. · NIH-11454318 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant tests culturally tailored, school-based health strategies for American Indian/Alaska Native students to improve health and wellbeing within schools.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icf Macro, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reston, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $500,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006893-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11454318 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
AI/AN students in the San Juan School District who participate in the district’s wellness programming.
✕Less likely to help
Students not engaged with or who do not benefit from the implemented wellness strategies may see no change.
What this research studies
This project partners with the San Juan School District to implement and evaluate a wellness program aligned with CDC’s What Works in Schools approach, tailored to AI/AN youth. It uses mixed methods to see what works in real school settings, including how programs are carried out and received by students and staff. It also pilots professional development for health teachers to support effective delivery of these strategies. The study looks at outcomes related to sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and related student behaviors to understand impact and scalability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could inform scalable, culturally respectful school wellness practices that support AI/AN youth health.
How similar studies have gone: Prior WWIS-aligned approaches have shown promise in school settings, but this project tailors to AI/AN youth and includes an implementation evaluation.
Where this research is happening
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Icf Macro, INC.
Reston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murray, Colleen Crittenden — Icf Macro, INC.
- Study coordinator: Murray, Colleen Crittenden
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.