Indian Health Service Behavioral Health Program: Zero Suicide Initiative Coordinating Center
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to build capacity of ZSI projects to improve the system of care for those at risk for suicide by implementing a comprehensive, culturally informed, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention in Indian health systems. The ZSI Coordinating Center will provide technical assistance in the areas of data collection, reporting, training, resources, and implementation of the Zero Suicide approach in Indian Country. The ZSI Coordinating Center technical assistance will be framed to promote the core Seven Elements of the Zero Suicide model that was developed by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) at
https://zerosuicide.edc.org/toolkit/zero-suicide-toolkit.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- 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 60 to 90 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
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