National Indian Health Outreach and Education
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-IHS-NIHOE-0001
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $246,311 to $1,101,311
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Other
- 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 under the National Indian Health Outreach and Education program to fund health outreach and education efforts serving American Indians and Alaska Natives, with an application deadline of November 2, 2026. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, federally recognized Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations currently administering a contract or receiving an award pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1653; applicants must demonstrate expertise representing Tribal governments, administering national health policy and programs, and maintaining a national AI/AN constituency focused on improving Indian health care outcomes.
The program allocates approximately $1,101,311 in fiscal year 2026 funding across seven components: health care education and outreach ($246,311), substance abuse and suicide prevention ($150,000), domestic violence prevention ($50,000), Special Diabetes Program for Indians education ($75,000), tribal budget formulation ($100,000), Rural Health Transformation review and Indian Health Care Improvement Act outreach ($230,000), and youth advisory activities ($250,000). One award is anticipated, with a funding range of $246,311 to $1,101,311 for the first budget period. The cooperative agreement spans three consecutive one-year budget periods, with a total project period of up to five years; competitive renewals are permitted not to exceed a total project period of five years.
Applications are scored on introduction and need (15 points), project objectives and work plan (40 points), program evaluation (20 points), organizational capabilities and key personnel (15 points), and budget narrative (10 points). Applicants must submit a 15-page project narrative addressing all scoring categories, along with required attachments including proof of nonprofit status, work plan charts, consultant scope statements, biographical sketches, indirect cost agreements if applicable, and audit documentation. Pre-award costs are allowable up to 90 days before the start date; food purchases are not allowable. Cooperative agreements require substantial IHS involvement throughout performance, including partnership on strategic decisions, hiring, resource deployment, quality assurance, and coordinated reporting. An expected award date is January 1, 2027.
The program operates under CFDA 93.00L.
Synopsis
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.
Eligibility
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-2026-IHS-NIHOE-0001-v7_Final.pdf | ||
| HHS-2026-IHS-NIHOE-0001-v6 Final.pdf | ||
| PKG00294147.pdf |
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