Indian Health Service Community Health Aide Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) consists of several funding programs designed to help Tribes and Tribal Organizations (T/TO) improve access to health care in their respective communities. The national CHAP provides a network of health aides training to support licensed health professionals while providing direct health care, health promotion, and disease prevention services. These providers work within a referral relationship under the supervision of licensed clinical providers that includes clinics, service units, and hospitals. The CHAP will increase access to direct health services, including inpatient and outpatient visits. The Tribal Assessment and Planning program is designed to support the assessment and planning of Tribes and Tribal Organizations is determining the feasibility of implementing the CHAP in their respective communities. The Tribal Planning and Implementation program is designed to support the final planning and implementation of Tribes and Tribal Organizations that are positioned to begin operating a CHAP.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14), and Tribal organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26) may apply for this program. "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 (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq). "Tribal organization" means the recognized governing body of any Indian Tribe, any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: provided that, in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian Tribe, the approval of each such Indian Tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant.
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
Program details & compliance
Description
The Indian Health Service Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) has two separate funding vehicles. The Tribal Assessment and Planning program is designed to support the assessment and planning of Tribes and Tribal Organizations in determining the feasibility of implementing the CHAP in their respective communities. The Tribal Planning and Implementation program supports the final planning and implementation of Tribes and Tribal Organizations that are positioned to begin operating a CHAP.
Mission Categories
Primary: American Indian or Alaskan Native Health
Other categories:
General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Federal assistance is to be used to study the feasibility of implementing CHAP in the applicant community, or to plan and implement a CHAP within the applicant's Tribal health system.
Required Documentation
Credentials and documentation required depend on the program. These are described in the published notice of funding opportunity on the Federal Register during the competition for award. Links to the Federal Register announcements can be found at the IHS Division of Grants Management web site, at www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding.
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