Healthy Lifestyles in Youth
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for tribal nations and tribal organizations to strengthen essential public health services. Applicants must have governance authority and capacity to deliver public health programs in Indian Country. The program supports health promotion and disease prevention activities that align with tribal health priorities and federal Indian health policy.
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Key dates
- Aug 18, 2026 Applications open
- Jun 30, 2028 Application deadline in 618 days
- Aug 30, 2028 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2028 Project start
Program description
New cohort of NPHR awards designed to fund Tribes and Tribal Orgs to provide Essential Public Health Services
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/Statement of Work
- Budget and budget narrative
- Tribal organizational documentation (governance resolutions, letters of authorization)
- Evaluation plan with measurable outcomes
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.00K 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 93.00K). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2025 | $1,562,500 | |
| 2026 est. | $1,562,500 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations that provide public health services. State and local health departments cannot apply directly.
What activities does this funding support?
Essential public health services including health promotion, disease prevention, and health education related to healthy lifestyles in youth populations.
Is there a cost-sharing requirement?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant.
What is the typical funding level?
The total funding pool is $1,562,500, distributed among awards. Check the announcement for specific award amounts.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is June 30, 2028. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on how activities address specific health needs in your tribal youth population. Use local data.
- Demonstrate existing organizational capacity to implement and manage the grant. Include staffing and infrastructure details.
- Align your healthy lifestyles activities with your tribe's health priorities and strategic plans.
- IHS cooperative agreements require ongoing coordination and reporting. Budget time for compliance.
- Highlight partnerships with tribal health departments, schools, or community programs to strengthen implementation.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants underestimate administrative and compliance requirements of IHS awards. Proposals lack clear metrics for measuring youth health outcomes. Tribes fail to demonstrate existing infrastructure and staff capacity to deliver programs.
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