Plain-English explanation
HHS-IHS offers this federal opportunity for work related to Health, Human Services, Education. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.
Openfederal funding•Federal coverage•Tier 1 intelligence
A grant from HHS-IHS
National Indian Health Outreach and Education Grant
HHS-IHS offers this federal opportunity for work related to Health, Human Services, Education. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.
Official application
Award
$246,311–$1,101,311
Deadline
November 2, 2026
16 days
No signup · Source checked 10/16/2026
Decision snapshot
Potential award
$246,311–$1,101,311
Official deadline
November 2, 2026
16 days
Eligibility evidence
2 confirmed criteria
5 checks available
Application load
Moderate effort
01
Start here
Confirm eligibility
Check your fit in about 60 seconds.
Eligibility requirementsQuestion 1 of 5
About 60 seconds totalConfirmed criterion
Does your organization have the required nonprofit status?
What does this mean?
Eligible nonprofits are named in the source requirements.
Review supporting source ↗Select an answer to continue
No signup · Answers stay in this browser session
This is an explainable self-assessment, not a win probability or legal determination. Hard eligibility conflicts are never averaged against softer program-fit signals. Always verify the official notice.
Optional Review source criteria and citations
Geography
Nationwide availability is inferred from the catalog record; confirm the official notice.
Review source ↗Program area
Health, Human Services, Education, Youth Development, Community Development, Rural Development
Review source ↗Registrations
SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration may be required; confirm in the notice.
Review source ↗02
Grant-writer assessment
Understand the opportunity
Start with the practical interpretation. Open the complete source narrative when you need the underlying detail.
What the funder is trying to accomplish
A specific statement of funder intent has not yet been editorially reviewed. Use the official description and program priorities as the controlling source.
Strong-fit project signals
Projects should demonstrate a direct, substantive connection to Health, Human Services, Education. This is directional guidance, not an eligibility determination.
What reviewers may prioritize
Review criteria have not yet been captured. Do not assume general best practices replace the scoring criteria in the official notice.
Source dossier Read the full official program description
Source-backed synopsisRead the complete official description ↗
What this grant funds
The purpose of this NOFO is to further the IHS mission and goals related to providing quality health care to the AI/AN community through outreach and education. Our focus is on promoting awareness, visibility, training, technical assistance, and education in the following components:Health education and outreach.Rural Health Transformation review and outreach and education on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.Substance abuse and suicide prevention.Domestic violence prevention.Special diabetes program for American Indians.Tribal budget formulation activities.Tribal youth health advisory activities.
03
Decision economics
Size the opportunity
Use the source facts below to judge whether the likely return justifies the application effort.
- Award range
- $246,311–$1,101,311
- Total program funding
- $1,101,311
- Expected awards
- 1
- Geography
- National
- Cost share
- Not indicated
- Assistance listing
- Not specified
Mission alignment
Compare your program with Health, Human Services, Education.
Geographic fit
National
04
Working plan
Build the application
The generated milestones are planning aids. Only the official notice establishes required dates.
Requirements captured
- Other requirements
- 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-NIHOE-0001-v7 Final.pdf
- Contact
- Indian Health Service · dgm@ihs.gov · 301-443-2114
Official deadline
November 2, 2026
Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.
Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.
Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.
Complete compliance review and collect attachments.
Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.
05Past behaviorCompare historical awardsHistorical patterns provide context, but do not predict or guarantee future funding decisions.
No licensed historical awards are currently linked to this opportunity.
06Audit trailVerify the evidenceSee where the facts came from, when they were checked, and what has materially changed.
Source record
What “source verified” means
The official record was successfully checked. Verification does not mean every eligibility or application field has been extracted. Read the methodology →
- Verification
- verified
- Source
- grants gov
- Last checked
- 10/16/2026, 1:18:00 PM
- Content updated
- 10/16/2026, 1:18:01 PM
- Review
- Automated normalization; not yet expert-reviewed
Material changes
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
Verify before applying. Official funder documents control. Derived analysis and preparation dates should not replace the notice.
Explore related funding collections
This grant appears in these evidence-backed collections based on its geography, program focus, and supported uses.
Keep searchingSimilar and alternative grantsExplore verified opportunities related by program area, funder, or funding type.
HHS-OPHS
Making America Healthy Again by Addressing Dementia Disparities
Related by Health and Human Services.
HHS-HRSA
Fiscal Year 2027 Regional Nutrition Hubs
Related by Health and Human Services.
HHS-NIH11
Digital Health Technology and Reciprocal Innovation to Improve Clinical and Public Health Outcomes
Related by Health and Human Services.
HHS-NIH11
Extracellular Vesicle Therapeutics for Regenerative Medicine (ExTReMe)
Related by Health and Human Services.
HHS-NIH11
Research on System Support and Tools for Provider Training and Quality Monitoring for Suicide Preventive Care
Related by Health and Human Services.
HHS-NIH11
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Consortium on the Neurobiology of Adolescent Drinking in Adulthood (NADIA) Research Resource (Collaborative U24 - Clinical Trials not allowed)
Related by Health and Human Services.
Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about National Indian Health Outreach and Education Grant.
Is National Indian Health Outreach and Education Grant currently open?
Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is November 2, 2026, with 16 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 10/16/2026.
How much funding does National Indian Health Outreach and Education Grant provide?
National Indian Health Outreach and Education Grant lists $246,311–$1,101,311 per award. The total program funding recorded is $1,101,311. HHS-IHS expects to make approximately 1 award, although the final number may vary.
Who can apply to National Indian Health Outreach and Education 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 National Indian Health Outreach and Education 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 National Indian Health Outreach and Education 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 November 2, 2026 using the preparation plan above.