This grant helps American Indian and Alaska Native tribes create a community-based system of care for mental health services. It aims to support children, youth, and young adults up to age 25 by coordinating effective mental health and supportive services that are family-driven and youth-guided.
Who it's for: This grant is for American Indian and Alaska Native tribes, federally recognized tribal governments, and private institutions of higher education that want to develop a comprehensive mental health support system for young people and their families.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized Indian tribal government
- Not being a private institution of higher education
- Applications from non-tribal entities without partnership with eligible tribes
- Failure to demonstrate a plan for a community-based system of care
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a federally recognized tribal government or private institution
- A detailed plan for developing a system of care
- Budget proposal up to $350,000
- Documentation of community involvement
- Letters of support from community partners
- Registration on grants.gov
- SAM (System for Award Management) registration
- DUNS number or UEI (Unique Entity Identifier)
Cautions
- Ensure all parts of the application are completed by the deadline
- Verify eligibility criteria carefully
- Funding is competitive and not guaranteed
- Be prepared to demonstrate community involvement and support
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribal governments, which are the governing bodies of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes, as well as private institutions of higher education. The grant is also open to any entity that meets the 'unrestricted' category, which typically means there are no specific restrictions on who can apply, but in practice, it is intended for entities that can demonstrate a commitment to developing a system of care for the specified population.
Overview
This grant is for American Indian and Alaska Native tribes, federally recognized tribal governments, and private institutions of higher education that want to develop a comprehensive mental health support system for young people and their families.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized Indian tribal government
- Not being a private institution of higher education
- Applications from non-tribal entities without partnership with eligible tribes
- Failure to demonstrate a plan for a community-based system of care
- Missing the application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to plan and develop a community-based system of care for mental health services, focusing on coordination and integration of services for children, youth, and young adults up to age 25.
Total Program Funding
$6,863,777
Expected Awards
20
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 14, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a federally recognized tribal government or private institution
- Develop a comprehensive plan for a system of care
- Prepare a detailed budget proposal
- Gather letters of support from community partners
- Register on grants.gov
- Ensure SAM registration is current
- Obtain a DUNS number or UEI
- Submit the complete application by July 15, 2026