Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health
🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS-OPHS)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for projects addressing chronic disease and health disparities in Indigenous communities. Eligible applicants include public or nonprofit private entities, faith-based organizations, American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander organizations, community-based organizations, and nonprofit institutions of higher education. Projects must focus on one Indigenous population and implement evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies for obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and related conditions.
The grant supports research, education, service delivery, partnership development, and technical assistance. Applicants must be located in a U.S. state, territory, or freely associated state. No cost sharing is required.
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Program description
This notice solicits applications for projects under the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health (CIIH) initiative. CIIH will support efforts, including research, education, service, partnership development and technical assistance, to address the documented chronic disease burden and health care access gaps experienced by American Indian and Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.Funded projects should implement evidence-based frameworks and community-based strategies to prevent and improve chronic disease outcomes, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and related conditions, within one Indigenous population of focus.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Faith-based Organization
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
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
- Letters of Support/Partnership Agreements
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- 📧 minorityhealth@hhs.gov
- 📞 240-453-883
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.137 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$39,747,109
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$19,372,001
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$5,458,457
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$5,370,000
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$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$3,998,575
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$3,981,701
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$3,966,820
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$3,942,222
Top States by Funding
- GA 5 awards $51.6M
- TX 4 awards $30.5M
- CA 11 awards $29.5M
- OK 4 awards $12.6M
- MD 4 awards $12.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.137). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $44,441,315 | |
| 2025 | $27,435,264 | |
| 2026 est. | $33,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, tribal organizations, community-based organizations, and nonprofit colleges. Applicants must be located in a U.S. state or territory.
What does the grant fund?
Research, education, services, partnerships, and technical assistance to prevent and improve chronic disease outcomes in Indigenous communities.
What is the funding amount?
Awards range from $500,000 to $1,000,000. The total funding pool is $2,000,000.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this grant.
What is the deadline?
The application deadline is July 15, 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus on one Indigenous population and clearly define which community you serve. Specificity strengthens competitiveness.
- Use evidence-based frameworks. Reference peer-reviewed literature supporting your approach to chronic disease prevention.
- Build partnerships with tribal health departments and community health centers. Collaboration demonstrates community buy-in.
- Align with HHS health equity priorities. Show how your project reduces disparities in Indigenous communities.
- Develop realistic timelines and budgets. Justify personnel costs and demonstrate efficient use of federal funds.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants fail to demonstrate authentic community partnership and tribal consultation. Proposals lack evidence-based strategies specific to the target Indigenous population. Budget narratives don't justify costs or show alignment with chronic disease prevention goals.
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