Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging awarded Tanana Chiefs Conference (Dena Nena Henash) $109,120.00 under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes program (CFDA 93.047) effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029. This formula grant supports the delivery of nutrition services, supportive services, and caregiver services to Alaska Native populations aged 60 and older across interior Alaska. As a consortium of 37 federally recognized tribes serving approximately 16,000 Alaska Natives distributed across 42 villages in the region, Tanana Chiefs Conference will leverage this funding to provide services comparable to those offered under Title III of the Older Americans Act, with a focus on addressing the unique service delivery challenges of remote and geographically isolated communities.

The award reflects the Administration on Aging's commitment to supporting tribal organizations capable of delivering culturally appropriate elder services. Tanana Chiefs Conference's demonstrated capacity to serve Native American populations, combined with its extensive experience managing federal health services, social services, and behavioral health initiatives across interior Alaska, positions the organization to effectively implement nutrition and supportive service programming for eligible tribal elders during the three-year performance period.