Behavioral Health Integration Initiative
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Tribal nations and Urban Indian Organizations seeking to expand behavioral health integration in their health systems. Applicants must serve American Indian and Alaska Native populations and have existing healthcare infrastructure to support integrated services. The program funds projects that combine behavioral health with primary care, nutrition, exercise, and cultural/spiritual supports. Projects should address mental health, substance use disorders, and care coordination to improve health outcomes for AI/AN communities.
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Key dates
- Aug 18, 2026 Applications open
- Mar 1, 2027 Application deadline in 177 days
- Apr 1, 2027 Award announced
- Apr 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the BH2I program is to improve the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals by expanding integrated, coordinated behavioral health care. The program supports Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) health systems in delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that integrate behavioral health with primary care, nutrition, exercise, and social, spiritual, and cultural supports. The goal is to improve access to comprehensive behavioral health services, promote early identification and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, strengthen care coordination, and improve overall health outcomes and quality of life.
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 Statement
- Letters of Support/Commitment
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.979 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.979). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $4,694,390 | |
| 2025 | $5,520,768 | |
| 2026 est. | $6,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Tribal nations and Urban Indian Organizations with existing health systems are eligible. You must serve American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
What activities does this grant support?
The program funds integration of behavioral health with primary care, nutrition, exercise, and cultural/spiritual supports. It supports trauma-informed, culturally responsive service delivery.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is March 1, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What outcomes does the program prioritize?
Applicants should focus on improving access to behavioral health services, early identification of mental health and substance use disorders, and improved health outcomes for AI/AN communities.
What is the funding range?
Award amounts are not specified in program guidance. The total funding pool is $5,000,000. Contact the Indian Health Service for typical award ranges.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed approaches in your proposed services. Reviewers prioritize respect for AI/AN traditions and healing practices.
- Show how your organization will integrate behavioral health with primary care, not operate it separately. Care coordination is central to this program.
- Document your existing healthcare infrastructure and capacity to deliver integrated services. Demonstrate staff expertise in behavioral health.
- Include specific metrics showing how your project will improve access and reduce disparities for the AI/AN population you serve.
- Build strong partnerships with community leaders and cultural advisors. This program values community-driven solutions.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals that treat behavioral health as a separate service rather than integrated with primary care and community supports. Applications without clear evidence of cultural responsiveness and community engagement in program design. Projects lacking specific measurable outcomes for access, early identification, and health improvements in AI/AN populations.
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