The Cherokee Nation is awarding $1.8 million to dozens of organizations to help improve public health and wellness.

The money is coming from the tribe's ' .'

The tribe says the funding is going to 34 schools, local governments and non-profits.

"These funds are gadugi, the Cherokee word for 'working together,' in action," said Deputy Chief Bryan Warner. "I know our Public Health and Wellness team was excited to review all of the submissions and we will all be eager to see how these dollars make a positive local impact."

The Cherokee Nation says the funding will help with things like homeless initiatives, public restrooms and tornado sirens.

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