Urban Indian Health 4-in-1 Program
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for urban Indian health organizations and tribes serving urban Native populations. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal organizations, and tribal health programs. The grant supports four program areas: immunization, health promotion and disease prevention, mental health, and alcohol/substance abuse treatment and prevention.
Activities include community health education, preventive care services, mental health counseling, and substance abuse treatment. Geographic scope covers urban areas across the United States. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to serve American Indian and Alaska Native populations effectively.
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Key dates
- Aug 6, 2026 Applications open
- Feb 1, 2027 Application deadline in 149 days
- Apr 1, 2027 Award announced
- Apr 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
To support urban Indians in four program areas – immunization, health promotion & disease prevention, mental health, alcohol and substance abuse.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Evidence of experience serving urban Indian populations
- Letters of support from tribal partners or community organizations
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.193 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$11,818,313
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$10,545,751
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$9,476,702
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$7,900,000
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$7,555,607
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$5,920,432
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$5,719,190
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$5,557,123
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$5,184,494
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$4,837,780
Top States by Funding
- CA 8 awards $34.1M
- AZ 4 awards $19.0M
- WA 2 awards $17.5M
- MT 5 awards $12.9M
- MN 1 awards $10.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.193). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $9,707,858 | |
| 2025 | $9,707,858 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,707,858 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Urban Indian health organizations, tribes, tribal health programs, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Native American communities can apply. You must demonstrate experience serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
What are the four program areas?
The grant supports immunization programs, health promotion and disease prevention, mental health services, and alcohol and substance abuse programs. You can focus on one or multiple areas.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is February 1, 2027. Plan to submit well before this date to ensure all materials are complete.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing or matching funds are required for this grant. You can apply for full project funding.
What is the typical funding amount?
Award amounts vary based on project scope and population served. Contact the Indian Health Service for guidance on expected funding ranges for your project type.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly identify the urban Indian population you serve and quantify community need with data.
- Show how your organization has successfully delivered health services to Native Americans previously.
- Align your project directly with one or more of the four program areas and explain why.
- Build partnerships with local tribes, health departments, and community organizations to strengthen your application.
- Develop a detailed evaluation plan showing how you'll measure immunization rates, health outcomes, or substance abuse reduction.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they lack clear evidence of experience serving urban Indian populations. Weak needs assessments that don't use local health data significantly weaken competitiveness. Overly broad projects without clear focus on the four specific program areas receive lower scores.
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