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Indian Health Service

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federal agency dedicated to providing comprehensive health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Its mission is to elevate the health status of these populations through various health programs and initiatives. IHS plays a crucial role in administering funding opportunities and grant programs aimed at improving healthcare access, disease prevention, and health education. By fostering partnerships with tribal communities, the agency ensures that culturally appropriate health services are delivered effectively, addressing the unique needs of Indigenous populations across the United States.

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Latest opportunities (12)

The TSGP grant enables Tribes to negotiate with the IHS to manage health care programs tailored to their community needs, offering three options for health care delivery. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations. To apply, interested parties should contact the grantor via email at DGM@ihs.gov for further information.

Deadline: TBD

The Tribal Planning & Implementation program aims to support Tribes and Tribal Organizations in planning and implementing a Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) tailored to their unique community needs. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, while individuals and foreign organizations are not eligible. The application package and due date will be announced later on Grants.gov, and applicants must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes they intend to serve.

Deadline: TBD

The grant aims to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in implementing activities that positively impact individuals at risk of or living with dementia, focusing on mini-grants, community engagement, documentation of best practices, and evaluation. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations, all of which must provide letters of support or proof of nonprofit status. The application process details are not yet available, as the grant is still in the forecasting stage and will be updated when published on Grants.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The grant aims to support communities in increasing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV, HCV, and syphilis, particularly among the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population, with goals to significantly reduce new infections and related health disparities by 2030. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and urban Indian organizations. For application details, interested parties should contact the grantor via email at dgm@ihs.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program aims to provide capacity building and developmental support to federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations (T/TOs) to enhance their health management capabilities and prepare for assuming IHS programs. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations. To apply, interested parties should contact the grantor via email at dgm@ihs.gov for further information.

Deadline: TBD

The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Tribal Planning and Implementation (TPI) grant aims to empower Tribes and Tribal Organizations in the contiguous 48 states to develop and implement healthcare solutions tailored to their needs. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations. For application details, interested parties can contact the grantor via email at dgm@ihs.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The Tribal Assessment & Planning program aims to assist Tribes and Tribal Organizations in assessing the feasibility of implementing a Community Health Aide Program tailored to their community's needs. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations. The application process details are not yet available, as the opportunity is still in the forecast stage and will be updated once published on Grants.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE) Program aims to enhance health outreach and education for American Indians and Alaska Natives through a competitive cooperative agreement. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations with expertise in representing Tribal governments and improving health outcomes for Tribes, as well as promoting health education for AI/AN communities. To apply, interested organizations should provide proof of nonprofit status and can contact the grantor at dgm@ihs.gov for more information.

Deadline: TBD

The TSGP grant enables Tribes to negotiate with the IHS to manage and customize health care programs to meet their community needs, offering three options for service delivery. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations. To apply, interested Tribes should reach out via email to DGM@ihs.gov for further information.

Deadline: TBD

The grant aims to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in enhancing dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, focusing on improvements throughout the dementia care continuum. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and Urban Indian organizations. To apply, interested parties should contact the grantor via email at dgm@ihs.gov for further information.

Deadline: TBD

The purpose of this grant is to enhance the public health capacity of Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and the Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and Intertribal Consortiums they support, in alignment with the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and Intertribal Consortiums that serve a significant population of American Indian/Alaska Native individuals. To apply, interested parties should contact the grantor via email at dgm@ihs.gov for further information.

Deadline: TBD

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Injury Prevention Program (IPP) provides funding to Tribes for developing injury and violence prevention infrastructure, aiming to reduce disparities in injury rates among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations, with specific requirements for each funding part. To apply, applicants must indicate which of the two competitive parts they are applying for, with Part I requiring proof of a minimum IHS user population of 2,500, while Part II has no population requirement.

Deadline: Nov 13, 2025