CFAs: National Indian Health Outreach and Education Program (US)

Deadline: 02-Nov-26

The National Indian Health Outreach and Education funding opportunity supports outreach and education activities designed to advance the Indian Health Service (IHS) mission of providing quality health care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The programme focuses on increasing awareness, visibility, education, and technical assistance in key areas affecting tribal health. Funding supports targeted outreach and engagement activities that can strengthen health education and help tribal organizations and communities address important health priorities.

About the National Indian Health Outreach and Education Funding

The programme aims to support the Indian Health Service mission by strengthening outreach and education efforts for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The initiative emphasizes activities that increase awareness and provide technical assistance in areas such as: - Health education. - Rural health transformation. - The Indian Health Care Improvement Act. - Community health engagement. - Tribal health education and outreach. Through targeted education and engagement, the programme seeks to empower tribal organizations and communities to address important health challenges. How Much Funding Is Available? The estimated total programme funding is $1,101,311.

Awards are expected to range from:

- Minimum award: $246,311.

- Maximum award: $1,101,311.

- Estimated total programme funding: $1,101,311.

The funding is intended to support eligible outreach and education activities that further the Indian Health Service mission. What Are the Key Focus Areas? The funding opportunity supports outreach and education across several important areas of tribal health and community development. Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Activities can focus on education and outreach related to substance abuse and suicide prevention, helping increase awareness of these important health concerns within American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Domestic Violence Prevention The programme also includes domestic violence prevention as a focus area, supporting targeted education and engagement around prevention and community health. Special Diabetes Program for American Indians Another focus area is the Special Diabetes Program for American Indians, with outreach and education intended to increase awareness and support related to this health priority. Tribal Budget Formulation The programme also supports education and outreach related to tribal budget formulation, helping address the information and technical assistance needs of tribal organizations. Tribal Youth Health Advisory Activities Activities involving tribal youth health advisory efforts are also included among the programme’s key focus areas, supporting youth engagement in tribal health issues. Health Education and Technical Assistance The programme places particular emphasis on increasing awareness, visibility, and technical assistance. Supported activities can help tribal organizations and communities access information and educational resources related to health priorities and Indian Health Service initiatives. The focus on technical assistance also aims to strengthen the ability of tribal organizations to engage with important health programmes and resources. Rural Health Transformation Rural health transformation is one of the areas highlighted by the funding opportunity. Outreach and education activities can help increase awareness of approaches and initiatives relevant to improving health care and health outcomes in rural American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Indian Health Care Improvement Act The programme also emphasizes outreach and education related to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Activities in this area can help increase awareness and understanding of relevant provisions and initiatives connected to improving health care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Who Can Apply? The funding opportunity is open to eligible tribal organizations, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations.

Eligible applicants include:

- Native American tribal organizations, other than Federally recognized tribal governments. - Native American tribal governments that are Federally recognized. - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education. Applicants should ensure that they meet the applicable organizational eligibility requirements before submitting an application. Who Is Not Eligible? The eligibility requirements exclude certain types of organizations. In particular, institutions of higher education with 501(c)(3) status are not eligible under the nonprofit applicant category described for this opportunity. Native American tribal organizations that qualify and Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible subject to the programme’s requirements. Community Outreach and Engagement The funding opportunity recognizes the importance of engaging tribal communities through targeted education and outreach. By supporting activities focused on health priorities, technical assistance, and community engagement, the programme aims to strengthen awareness and empower tribal organizations to address health challenges affecting their communities. Why This Funding Matters American Indian and Alaska Native communities can benefit from targeted health education, outreach, and technical assistance that address community-specific health priorities. The National Indian Health Outreach and Education funding opportunity provides resources for eligible organizations to support awareness and engagement in areas such as substance abuse and suicide prevention, domestic violence prevention, diabetes, rural health transformation, and tribal youth health. The programme also supports outreach related to tribal budget formulation and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, helping strengthen knowledge and engagement around important Indian Health Service i