This grant aims to boost the public health capabilities of Tribal Epidemiology Centers and the tribes and urban Indian organizations they support. The goal is to help these groups perform essential public health functions as defined by law. The grant provides funding to ensure that all 12 Indian Health Service areas, including urban populations, are covered.
Who it's for: This grant is for Tribal Epidemiology Centers, tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and intertribal consortiums that work to improve public health in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Tribal Epidemiology Center or affiliated tribe or organization
- Failure to address all required activities
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a Tribal Epidemiology Center or affiliated organization
- Detailed project proposal addressing all required activities
- Budget plan within the $75,000 - $3,500,000 range
- Organizational documents
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Ensure all required activities are addressed in the proposal
- Adhere to the budget range
- Submit application by the deadline
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include Tribal Epidemiology Centers, which are specialized public health entities serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Additionally, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and intertribal consortiums are eligible to apply. Private institutions of higher education may also be eligible if they align with the grant's objectives and requirements.
Overview
This grant is for Tribal Epidemiology Centers, tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and intertribal consortiums that work to improve public health in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Tribal Epidemiology Center or affiliated tribe or organization
- Failure to address all required activities
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance public health functions, such as data collection, analysis, and reporting, health promotion, and disease prevention activities. The aim is to strengthen the public health infrastructure and capabilities of the eligible entities.
Total Program Funding
$35,000,000
Expected Awards
12
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 13, 2026(13 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a Tribal Epidemiology Center or affiliated organization
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Gather organizational documents
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit application by July 13, 2026