Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $250,000 to $750,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service is soliciting applications for cooperative agreements to strengthen dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, with applications due September 4, 2026. The program awards two single national cooperative agreements under distinct options, each to a different awardee, with no cost share requirement stated.
Option A (Dementia CAReS) funds $500,000 to $750,000 in the first budget period to coordinate mini-project funding for clinics launching culturally tailored services, a Dementia Champion Network connecting frontline leaders, success sharing through case studies and toolkits, and evaluation using common performance measures and dashboards. Option B (Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center) funds $250,000 to $300,000 in the first budget period to deliver dementia caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance to Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations, with emphasis on leadership, advocacy, caregiver support, and knowledge and skills development. The total expected program funding across both options is $1.05 million over five 1-year budget periods for a total performance period of five years, with an expected award date of November 1, 2026.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribal Governments, non-federally-recognized Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian Organizations, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with demonstrated expertise serving AI/AN communities. Recipients must hire at least one full-time project director or coordinator, participate in monthly calls with IHS staff, attend annual in-person meetings (budgeting for two attendees), and share learnings publicly. The CFDA number is 93.00J.
Synopsis
This program is intended to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program will fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. Option A - Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support). One national awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: Mini-Project Funding to help Tribal and Urban Indian clinics launch culturally tailored services. A Dementia Champion Network connecting frontline leaders. Success Sharing through case studies and toolkits. Evaluation & Data using common performance measures and dashboards. Option B - Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center. One national awardee will deliver dementia caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance. Services will support Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations. The awardee will develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally relevant caregiver support and training model. It will prioritize leadership, caregiver support, and knowledge and skills development. Across both options, recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures. These measures will guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001-rev6 FINAL.pdf |
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