Indian Health Service Behavioral Health Program: Zero Suicide Initiative
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The objective of the Zero Suicide Initiative (ZSI) is a key concept of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) and is a priority of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The ‘Zero Suicide’ model focuses on developing a system-wide approach to improving care for individuals at risk of suicide who are currently utilizing health and behavioral health systems.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- 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.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award is prepared an processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
- Appeal: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Indian Health Service Behavioral Health Programs consists of several funding programs designed to help Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations (UIO) assist American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations achieve and realize the highest possible level of physical, mental, social and spiritual health through addressing health concerns and delivery systems with behavioral components.
Mission Categories
Primary: American Indian or Alaskan Native Health
Other categories:
Mental Health
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Federal assistance is to be used for 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. All IHS Grant funds are for discretionary grant activities.
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/.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.