Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Tribal nations, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) organizations, and community-based nonprofits serving AI/AN populations. Applicants must focus on reducing suicide among AI/AN youth and communities through culturally appropriate behavioral health services. The program supports suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts that involve families, youth, and cross-system partnerships.
Eligible activities include care coordination, early intervention programs, community engagement, and capacity building for behavioral health services. Applicants should demonstrate strong tribal or community leadership and cultural alignment with AI/AN values and practices.
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Key dates
- Aug 6, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 1, 2027 Application deadline in 162 days
- May 1, 2027 Award announced
- May 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The primary purpose of this program is to reduce suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations by improving care coordination, expanding culturally appropriate behavioral health services, and implementing early intervention strategies for at-risk AI/AN youth. The program supports Tribal, community-driven suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts that promote cross-system collaboration and the engagement of families, youth, and community partners.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Grant application form (IHS-specific format)
- Project narrative describing prevention, intervention, and postvention approach
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of tribal or community organizational support
- Evaluation plan with culturally appropriate metrics
- Letters of commitment from cross-system partners
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.654 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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Top States by Funding
- CA 2 awards $4.0M
- OK 2 awards $4.0M
- MT 2 awards $4.0M
- LA 2 awards $3.9M
- NM 1 awards $2.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.654). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $13,772,887 | |
| 2025 | $13,772,887 | |
| 2026 est. | $13,772,887 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Tribal nations, AI/AN community organizations, and nonprofits serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations can apply. Your organization should have demonstrated experience or partnerships serving AI/AN youth and communities.
What activities does this grant support?
The grant funds suicide prevention and intervention programs, behavioral health services, care coordination, early intervention for at-risk youth, and community-driven postvention efforts. Cross-system collaboration and family engagement are key components.
Is there a cost-sharing requirement?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant, though demonstrating local partnerships and in-kind contributions strengthens competitiveness.
What is the deadline and funding range?
The deadline is April 1, 2027. Specific award amounts vary; contact the Indian Health Service for current funding range and typical award sizes.
How important is cultural competency?
Cultural appropriateness is essential. Programs must reflect AI/AN values, engage community leaders, and demonstrate understanding of tribal sovereignty and self-determination principles.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Ground your program in tribal consultation and community input; reviewer scores reward genuine partnership and shared decision-making.
- Use culturally adapted evidence-based interventions or pilot promising practices rooted in AI/AN traditions and healing approaches.
- Detail your cross-system collaboration strategy—include specific partners (schools, courts, health clinics, law enforcement) and how they coordinate care.
- Emphasize early intervention for at-risk youth; focus on prevention rather than crisis response alone, and include family and peer support components.
- Include evaluation metrics that reflect community values and priorities, not only clinical outcomes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they lack genuine tribal/community involvement or impose non-Native models without cultural adaptation. Reviewers reject vague care coordination plans that don't name specific cross-system partners. Weak evaluation plans, including no community-defined success measures, are a frequent reason for denial.
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