Zero Suicide Initiative
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Tribal health systems and Indian Health Service (IHS) funded healthcare organizations serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Applicants must be federally recognized Tribal entities, Tribal organizations, or IHS-eligible health systems with the capacity to implement Zero Suicide framework components. The program supports comprehensive suicide prevention initiatives including leadership development, workforce training, risk identification systems, evidence-based treatment, and quality improvement activities specifically designed for AI/AN populations.
Geographic scope is national, including all Tribal lands and IHS service areas. Funded projects must demonstrate cultural competency and engagement with Tribal communities. Partnerships with Tribal leadership and community input are strongly encouraged.
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Key dates
- Aug 18, 2026 Applications open
- Mar 1, 2027 Application deadline in 132 days
- Apr 1, 2027 Award announced
- Apr 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this program is to strengthen suicide prevention in Indian health systems by implementing the Zero Suicide framework through a comprehensive, culturally informed approach. The program supports Tribal health systems in building leadership, workforce capacity, systematic suicide risk identification, timely engagement and evidence-based treatment, continuity of care, and quality improvement to improve outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals at risk for suicide.
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 describing Zero Suicide implementation plan
- Organization capacity/staffing plan
- Budget and budget justification
- Letters of support from Tribal leadership or community partners
- Evaluation plan with culturally relevant metrics
- Timeline for implementation phases
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.00F 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 93.00F). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $2,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $2,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Federally recognized Tribal nations, Tribal organizations, and IHS-funded health systems serving AI/AN communities. Applicants must have organizational capacity to implement Zero Suicide framework components.
What deadline should I target?
The fixed deadline is March 1, 2027. Plan your application timeline accordingly well in advance.
What activities can this funding support?
Leadership development, workforce training, suicide risk identification systems, evidence-based treatment implementation, continuity of care protocols, and quality improvement initiatives. All work must be culturally informed and community-driven.
How competitive is this grant?
Competition is typically strong. The $3 million pool supports multiple awards. Emphasize your organization's readiness for Zero Suicide framework implementation and cultural competency in suicide prevention.
What is the typical funding level?
Award amounts are not specified in this announcement. Contact the Indian Health Service for typical award ranges and project duration expectations.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Engage Tribal leadership and community members early in planning. Their input strengthens your application and implementation.
- Document your organization's capacity to implement Zero Suicide framework components. Show readiness in risk identification, assessment, and treatment systems.
- Emphasize cultural competency and community-informed approaches. One-size-fits-all suicide prevention fails in Tribal contexts.
- Build partnerships with existing suicide prevention efforts. Show how your project complements and strengthens current work.
- Address workforce capacity realistically. Include training plans for staff unfamiliar with Zero Suicide framework or evidence-based practices.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Overlooking Tribal consultation requirements. Applications must show genuine community engagement, not just compliance checkboxes. Applying generic suicide prevention approaches instead of culturally adapted Zero Suicide strategies specific to AI/AN populations. Underestimating implementation challenges like staff turnover, limited resources, or geographic barriers in delivering care continuity.
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