Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: Enhancing Sustainable Models of Care
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program Deadline: Sep 4, 2026
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
This program is designed to improve clinical care, services, and outcomes for
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people living with dementia, along
with their caregivers and communities. It supports Tribes, Tribal organizations,
and Urban Indian organizations that are already working toward comprehensive
dementia care to:
• Expand and improve their capacity to provide culturally relevant services,
clinical diagnostic workflow in a primary care setting, and patient care
coordination.
• Plan for and evaluate the long-term sustainability of comprehensive dementia
care and services, including diagnostic and procedural coding and billing for
clinical and community services.
• Develop, document, and disseminate local models for comprehensive
dementia care, services, and best practices throughout the project.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
Federally recognized Indian tribes; tribal organizations; nonprofit inter-tribal organizations; nonprofit urban Indian organizations contracting with the Indian Health Service under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; public or private nonprofit health and education entities; and State and local government health agencies.
Beneficiaries
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
American Indians/Alaska Natives will be the ultimate beneficiaries of the funded projects either directly or indirectly depending upon the nature of the project. For example, those individuals who participate in research studies and receive services will be direct beneficiaries while those impacted by policy changes resulting from analyses of Indian health care issues will be indirect beneficiaries.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
- Renewal interval: From 60 to 90 days
- Appeal: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Supporting expansion and increasing local clinical capacity for dementia care and services for American
Indian and Alaska Native people living with dementia, their
caregivers, and their communities.
Mission Categories
Primary: American Indian or Alaskan Native Health
Other categories:
Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Federal assistance is to be used for the following purposes: (1) Research, analysis, and investigation of a broad range of issues affecting the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives; and (2) demonstration projects and studies that provide American Indians/Alaska Natives with impetus and involvement in their health care and that promote improved health care to Indian people.
Restrictions
All IHS Grants Funds are for discretionary grant activities.
Required Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with the applicable OMB Circular: OMB Circular No. A-87 (State, local, and Indian tribal governments); OMB Circular No. A-21 (institutions of higher education); and OMB Circular No. A-122 (nonprofit organizations). Depending upon the nature of the project, letters of support or tribal resolutions may be required.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements