Public Health Nursing
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Oct 18, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) organizations serving men's health. Tribal health departments, tribal organizations, tribal colleges, community health centers serving AI/AN populations, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve these communities can apply.
The program funds public health nursing models that provide case management and care navigation. Culturally responsive interventions promoting preventive care, health screenings, and lifestyle behavior change are supported.
Geographic scope is national, focusing on communities with AI/AN populations. This is a cooperative agreement with IHS, the federal agency serving Indian Country health needs.
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Key dates
- Aug 6, 2026 Applications open
- May 1, 2028 Application deadline in 560 days
- Jul 1, 2028 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2028 Project start
Program description
The goal of this cooperative agreement is to improve the overall health and wellness of American Indian and Alaska Native men through a culturally responsive Public Health Nursing (PHN) case management and care navigation model. PHNs will engage men in preventive health and wellness services, increase access to care, promote early identification and management of health conditions, and support healthy lifestyle behaviors through coordinated, community-based interventions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project Narrative/Technical Proposal
- Detailed Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity documentation
- Letters of support from tribal leadership or partners
- Tribal resolution (if tribal organization)
- Evaluation plan with baseline health data
- Cultural competency plan
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.383 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$850,000
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$812,500
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$812,500
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$812,500
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$812,500
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$625,000
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$198,129
Top States by Funding
- SD 2 awards $1.0M
- AZ 1 awards $0.8M
- CA 1 awards $0.8M
- IL 1 awards $0.8M
- OK 1 awards $0.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.383). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2022 | $1,050,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,050,000 | |
| 2024 est. | $1,050,000 | |
| 2025 est. | $1,050,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Tribal nations, tribal health departments, tribal organizations, community health centers serving AI/AN populations, and nonprofits with strong relationships to AI/AN communities. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to implement culturally responsive nursing models.
What activities does this funding support?
Public health nursing case management, care navigation, preventive health screenings, health promotion for men, and care coordination. Community-based interventions addressing health barriers are supported.
What is the funding mechanism?
This is a cooperative agreement, meaning IHS will actively collaborate with awardees on program implementation and outcomes.
What happens if my application is rejected?
You may typically reapply in the next funding cycle. IHS often encourages applicants to address reviewer feedback and strengthen proposals before resubmitting.
What makes a competitive application?
Clear demonstration of cultural competency, partnerships with tribal leadership, data showing men's health needs, and concrete metrics for nursing impact. Strong coordination with existing tribal health systems strengthens applications.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Center tribal leadership and cultural values in your proposal design. IHS prioritizes community-driven approaches over top-down programs.
- Provide specific health data on AI/AN men in your service area. Include baseline metrics on preventive care gaps, health conditions, and barriers to access.
- Describe your public health nursing team clearly. Include licensure, cultural competency training, and experience serving tribal communities.
- Use a cooperative agreement mindset. Show how you'll work collaboratively with IHS throughout the grant period on evaluation and adaptations.
- Address how this model sustains beyond the grant. Include plans for integrating nursing services into existing tribal health infrastructure.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating cultural competency requirements. Generic health promotion language without tribal voices is a common rejection reason. Not including baseline data on men's health disparities and specific gaps. Weak partnerships with tribal leadership or community health workers reduce competitiveness.
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