This grant is designed to help prevent and reduce substance use and overdose among American Indian and Alaska Native youth and young adults up to age 24. The goal is to create community-driven prevention systems and services using proven strategies tailored to local needs.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that are interested in preventing substance use among American Indian and Alaska Native youth. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, private colleges and universities, and other organizations without specific restrictions.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized Indian tribal government
- Not being a private institution of higher education
- Proposing a project not focused on American Indian or Alaska Native youth
- Requesting more than $350,000
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., tribal recognition or educational institution status)
- A detailed project proposal
- Evidence-based strategy documentation
- Budget plan
- Community partnership agreements
- Organizational financial statements
- Previous grant performance reports (if applicable)
- SAM registration
- DUNS number
- Grants.gov registration
Cautions
- Ensure your project is specifically focused on American Indian and Alaska Native youth.
- Do not exceed the maximum funding request of $350,000.
- Make sure all registrations (SAM, DUNS, Grants.gov) are current.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: 1) Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, which are the governing bodies of tribes recognized by the U.S. federal government. 2) Private institutions of higher education, which are colleges or universities not operated by government entities. 3) Unrestricted, meaning other organizations that do not fall into specific categories but can demonstrate their capability to meet the grant's objectives.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that are interested in preventing substance use among American Indian and Alaska Native youth. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, private colleges and universities, and other organizations without specific restrictions.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized Indian tribal government
- Not being a private institution of higher education
- Proposing a project not focused on American Indian or Alaska Native youth
- Requesting more than $350,000
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement community-driven prevention systems, services, and partnerships aimed at reducing substance use and overdose among the target youth population. This includes using evidence-based and locally tailored strategies.
Total Program Funding
$9,000,000
Expected Awards
26
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 11, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 13, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 12, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a federally recognized tribal government or private educational institution.
- Develop a project proposal focused on substance use prevention for American Indian and Alaska Native youth.
- Gather evidence-based strategy documentation.
- Prepare a detailed budget plan.
- Secure community partnership agreements.
- Compile organizational financial statements.
- Update or obtain SAM registration.
- Ensure you have a valid DUNS number.
- Register on Grants.gov.