The Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health (CIIH) grant aims to support projects that address chronic disease and healthcare access issues among Indigenous populations, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Projects should use proven methods and community strategies to tackle diseases like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that want to work on improving health outcomes for Indigenous communities. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and tribal organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-U.S. entities
- Organizations not focusing on Indigenous populations
- Projects not addressing chronic diseases
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status, government entity documentation)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Evidence-based framework description
- Community strategy outline
- Partnership agreements
- Technical assistance plan
- Research methodology
Cautions
- Ensure the project focuses on one specific Indigenous population
- Projects must address chronic diseases
- Adhere to evidence-based and community-based strategy requirements
- Funding is competitive with a limited total budget
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, special district governments, state governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, independent school districts, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and other Native American tribal organizations. These entities must focus on improving health outcomes for Indigenous populations.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that want to work on improving health outcomes for Indigenous communities. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and tribal organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-U.S. entities
- 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 to improve chronic disease outcomes among Indigenous populations. This includes implementing community-based strategies and evidence-based frameworks.
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
- Last Updated
- Jun 15, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government entity, nonprofit, or tribal organization
- Develop a detailed project proposal focusing on chronic diseases
- Create a budget plan within the $500,000 - $1,000,000 range
- Outline evidence-based frameworks and community strategies
- Gather necessary documentation for proof of eligibility
- Prepare partnership and technical assistance plans
- Submit application by the deadline