Two programs that serve elders and youth on Standing Rock have received grants from United Tribes Technical College to promote health and wellness in American Indian communities.

The Standing Rock Nutrition for the Elderly Program and the Standing Rock Youth Wellness Program each received grants of $2,000 from the tribal college in Bismarck. The checks were presented Aug. 21 during an awards ceremony for the Thunderbird Half-Marathon run/walk and wellness fair.

United Tribes raised the funds through its college enterprises.