OpenFederal grantHHS-2026-IHS-NIHOE-0001

National Indian Health Outreach and Education

Indian Health ServiceCloses Nov 2, 2026(20 days left)$246,311 – $1,101,311

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This is a single federal award from the Indian Health Service for national outreach and education on American Indian and Alaska Native health, open only to federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and qualifying urban Indian organizations. If you are a small business, a for-profit of any kind, or a non-tribal nonprofit, do not apply. Even tribal entities should note that roughly one award is expected, so competition is effectively winner-take-all.

Best for
Federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603(26), Urban Indian organizations currently administering a Title V contract or award under 25 U.S.C. 1653
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses, Nonprofits without tribal or urban Indian organization status, Organizations outside the tribal health outreach space
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: Reserved for Native American / tribal businesses, which your profile…
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: Reserved for Native American / tribal businesses, which your profile…
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Reserved for Native American / tribal businesses, which your profile…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Technical assistance, Training, Operating support, Planning
Who can apply
Tribal governments and organizations, Nonprofits
Award range
$246,311 – $1,101,311

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 2, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $246,311 to $1,101,311, and the total program funding is $1,101,311, so about one award is expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Federally recognized Indian Tribes, tribal organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26), and urban Indian organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29) that are currently administering a contract or receiving an award under 25 U.S.C. 1653. Tribal organizations must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes they will serve, and urban Indian organizations must provide proof of nonprofit status.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and qualifying urban Indian organizations may apply, and the facts state that a for-profit business or small business may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Only if it is an urban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29) that is currently administering a contract or receiving an award under 25 U.S.C. 1653, and it must provide proof of nonprofit status. Other nonprofits are not listed as eligible.

Summary

IHS funds one award (~$246K–$1.1M) to federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations to conduct national outreach and education on AI/AN health: health education, rural health transformation and IHCIA, substance abuse/suicide prevention, domestic violence, special diabetes, tribal budget formulation, and tribal youth health advisory activities.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

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 Tribes you will serve.Urban Indian Organizations Urban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29), that is currently administering a contract or receiving an award pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1653. The term "Urban Indian organization" means a nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private entities for the purpose of performing the activities described in 25 U.S.C. 1653(a).You must provide proof of nonprofit status.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Tribal
  • Education
  • Community development

Set-asides

  • Tribal

Program contact

Indian Health Servicedgm@ihs.gov301-443-2114

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