Domestic Violence Prevention: Forensic Healthcare Services
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for federally recognized tribes, tribal health organizations, and IHS-funded healthcare facilities serving American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Applicants must provide forensic healthcare services for DV, sexual violence, child maltreatment, and trafficking victims. Organizations must demonstrate capacity to build multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with SARTs. Applicants should focus on culturally appropriate, trauma-informed approaches serving AI/AN communities within IHS Areas.
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Key dates
- Aug 6, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 1, 2027 Application deadline in 164 days
- May 1, 2027 Award announced
- May 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this IHS grant is to expand access to culturally appropriate, trauma-informed forensic healthcare (FHC) services for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, child maltreatment, and human trafficking. The grant supports the development and expansion of FHC services across IHS Areas while promoting coordinated treatment, intervention, prevention, and victim well-being through multidisciplinary, community-based partnerships such as Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs). These collaborative approaches strengthen victim response, improve coordination among service providers, and enhance access to timely, comprehensive care.
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 Need
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Tribal Resolution or organizational authorization
- Letters of Support from partner organizations
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.653 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$3,500,000
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$2,100,000
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$2,100,000
Top States by Funding
- OK 14 awards $20.4M
- AK 14 awards $19.0M
- CA 11 awards $17.9M
- NM 9 awards $13.9M
- AZ 6 awards $9.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.653). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $7,400,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,400,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $7,400,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Federally recognized tribes, tribal health organizations, and IHS-funded healthcare facilities. Applicants must serve AI/AN populations.
What does the grant fund?
Development and expansion of forensic healthcare services, multidisciplinary team (MDT) coordination, SART partnerships, and victim support services.
Is there a deadline?
Yes, the deadline is April 1, 2027. Check with IHS for potential deadline changes or extensions.
Do I need to provide matching funds?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant.
What is the typical award range?
Award amounts vary based on project scope and demonstrated need. Contact IHS for specific funding information for recent cycles.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize cultural competency in forensic healthcare design. Demonstrate understanding of trauma-informed approaches for AI/AN victims.
- Build strong partnerships before applying. Include letters of support from tribal leadership, law enforcement, victim advocates, and healthcare partners.
- Detail your multidisciplinary team structure. Explain how MDTs and SARTs will function and improve victim response coordination.
- Address sustainability beyond grant period. Show how you'll maintain services and partnerships after initial funding ends.
- Include data on need within your service area. Use tribal statistics and victim service data to justify the proposed expansion of FHC services.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating the importance of tribal consultation and cultural adaptation in your proposal design. Failing to document partnerships with law enforcement, victim services, and other key stakeholders before submission. Proposing services without clear coordination mechanisms or MDT/SART governance structures.
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