The Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health grant supports projects aimed at improving health outcomes for Indigenous populations, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. The focus is on preventing and managing chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes through research, education, and community-based strategies.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and governments that work with Indigenous populations, including city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, independent school districts, public and private colleges, state and county governments, special district governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Organizations not focusing on Indigenous populations
- Projects not addressing chronic diseases
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Evidence-based framework outline
- Community partnership agreements
- Documentation of past relevant work
- Letters of support from community partners
- Organizational financial statements
- IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter (if applicable)
- Tribal government recognition (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure your project focuses on one specific Indigenous population.
- Projects must use evidence-based and community-based strategies.
- Strict adherence to budget and project scope is required.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, independent school districts, public and state institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and other Native American tribal organizations.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and governments that work with Indigenous populations, including city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, independent school districts, public and private colleges, state and county governments, special district governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Organizations not focusing on Indigenous populations
- Projects not addressing chronic diseases
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for research, education, service, partnership development, and technical assistance aimed at preventing and managing chronic diseases in Indigenous communities.
Total Program Funding
$2,000,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a qualified entity
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Gather community partnership agreements
- Prepare evidence-based framework documentation
- Collect letters of support from partners
- Compile organizational financial statements
- Obtain IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter (if applicable)
- Secure tribal government recognition (if applicable)
- Submit application by the deadline