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National Indian Health Outreach and Education

Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services

Deadline
November 2, 2026in 13 daysElectronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due…
Award size
$246,311 to $1.1 millionAbout 1 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Better for larger organizations

In plain language

This grant helps Native American tribal governments and organizations provide health education and outreach to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. It supports programs related to health, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and more.

The money can pay for

  • Health education and outreach
  • Substance abuse and suicide prevention
  • Domestic violence prevention
  • Tribal youth health activities

Who can apply

Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, and certain nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Better for larger organizations. This grant is mainly for Native American tribal governments and organizations, not for small community nonprofits like food pantries or arts groups.

Before you apply

  • Eligibility is limited to Native American tribal governments and organizations
  • Only one award is expected
  • Must be a Federally recognized Indian Tribe or tribal organization
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

The purpose of this NOFO is to further the IHS mission and goals related to providing quality health care to the AI/AN community through outreach and education. Our focus is on promoting awareness, visibility, training, technical assistance, and education in the following components:Health education and outreach.Rural Health Transformation review and outreach and education on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.Substance abuse and suicide prevention.Domestic violence prevention.Special diabetes program for American Indians.Tribal budget formulation activities.Tribal youth health advisory activities.

Opportunity number
HHS-2026-IHS-NIHOE-0001
Posted
September 9, 2026
Total funding
$1.1 million
Eligible applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see eligibility details)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Eligibility details
Federally recognized Indian Tribes. An Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14). The term "Indian Tribe" means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group, or regional or village corporation, as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.Tribal organizations A Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26). The term "Tribal organization" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(l)): "Tribal organization" means the recognized governing body of any Indian Tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: provided that, in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian Tribe, the approval of each such Indian Tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant. You must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the…
Assistance listing
93.00L Indian Health Service: National Indian Health, Outreach, and Education
Agency contact
Indian Health Service
dgm@ihs.gov
301-443-2114
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