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Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program Grant

HHS-IHS’s CAReS Program supports culturally relevant, measurable improvements in dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native people and caregivers. It offers two distinct national-award options: Option A, Dementia CAReS, coordinates mini-project funding, a champion network, success sharing, and evaluation/data; Option B delivers caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance. Eligible categories include federally recognized Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, qualifying Urban Indian Organizations, and listed 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with category-specific documentation requirements. Applicants should select the option that matches their capabilities and verify all requirements in the official notice.

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Potential award

$250,000–$750,000

Time remaining

13 days

Application load

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HHS-IHS’s CAReS Program supports culturally relevant, measurable improvements in dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native people and caregivers. It offers two distinct national-award options: Option A, Dementia CAReS, coordinates mini-project funding, a champion network, success sharing, and evaluation/data; Option B delivers caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance. Eligible categories include federally recognized Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, qualifying Urban Indian Organizations, and listed 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with category-specific documentation requirements. Applicants should select the option that matches their capabilities and verify all requirements in the official notice.

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What the funder is trying to accomplish

HHS-IHS intends to strengthen dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native people across the continuum from early recognition through caregiver support. The program emphasizes Indigenous values, community self-determination, culturally relevant approaches, measurable improvements, standardized measures, documentation of emerging practices, and continuous quality improvement.

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Strong-fit project signals

The applicant fits an expressly listed eligible category: federally recognized Tribal government, Tribal organization, qualifying Urban Indian Organization, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit other than an institution of higher education. The proposed work directly strengthens dementia care or caregiver support for American Indian and Alaska Native people using a culturally relevant approach. For Option A, the applicant can credibly coordinate all four named functions: mini-project funding, a Dementia Champion Network, success sharing, and evaluation/data with common measures and dashboards. For Option B, the applicant can deliver caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance through a comprehensive culturally relevant model. A Tribal organization can submit required letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes it will serve; an Urban Indian Organization can provide the required nonprofit-status proof and evidence of its specified 25 U.S.C. 1653 relationship.

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What reviewers may prioritize

The supplied evidence does not include formal review criteria or scoring weights. Likely considerations, inferred from the program design, are fit with the chosen option; cultural relevance; responsiveness to American Indian and Alaska Native dementia-care and caregiver-support needs; credible delivery of the stated national functions; use of standardized measures; documentation and sharing of emerging practices; and continuous quality improvement.

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What this grant funds

This program is intended to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program will fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. Option A – Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support). One national awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: Mini-Project Funding to help Tribal and Urban Indian clinics launch culturally tailored services. A Dementia Champion Network connecting frontline leaders. Success Sharing through case studies and toolkits. Evaluation & Data using common performance measures and dashboards. Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center. One national awardee will deliver dementia caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance. Services will support Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations. The awardee will develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally relevant caregiver support and training model. It will prioritize leadership, caregiver support, and knowledge and skills development. Across both options, recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures. These measures will guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers.

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Award range
$250,000–$750,000
Total program funding
$1,050,000
Expected awards
2
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
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Federally recognized Indian Tribes An Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14). The term "Indian Tribe" means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group, or regional or village corporation, as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. Tribal organizations A Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26). The term "Tribal organization" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(l)): "Tribal organization" means the recognized governing body of any Indian Tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: provided that, in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian Tribe, the approval of each such Indian Tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant.You must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes you will serve. Urban Indian Organizations Urban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29), that is currently administering a contract or receiving an award pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1653. The term "Urban Indian organization" means a nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private entities for the purpose of performing the activities described in 25 U.S.C. 1653(a).You must provide proof of nonprofit status.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/, HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001-rev6 FINAL.pdf
Contact
Indian Health Service · dgm@ihs.gov · 301-443-2114

Official deadline

September 4, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source
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Last checked
8/21/2026, 9:01:30 AM
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program Grant.
Is Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is September 4, 2026, with 13 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/21/2026.

How much funding does Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program Grant provide?

Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program Grant lists $250,000–$750,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $1,050,000. HHS-IHS expects to make approximately 2 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program Grant?

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification);… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from September 4, 2026 using the preparation plan above.