Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities
The purpose of this NOFO is to strengthen public health capacity of 1) Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and 2) the Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and Intertribal Consortiums that they support to fulfill the seven functions of TECs as outlined in the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-IHS-EP1-0001 |
| Posted date | 05/14/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jul 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 3,500,000 |
| Award floor | 75,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 35,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 12 |
| Who can apply | Federally recognized Indian TribesAn 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 t |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 93.231 |
| Description | The purpose of this NOFO is to strengthen public health capacity of 1) Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and 2) the Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and Intertribal Consortiums that they support to fulfill the seven functions of TECs as outlined in the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) at 25 U.S.C. 1621m(b). It is the intent of IHS to fund sufficient TECs to serve Tribes and Urban Indian communities in all 12 IHS administrative areas and serving the Urban population as a consolidated Area. Applicant objectives may include activities beyond the required activities but must address all required activities. |
| Agency contact | dgm@ihs.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360301 |